Oaklands Park, Chichester

Public park in Chichester, West Sussex, England

50°50′36.6″N 0°46′34.6″W / 50.843500°N 0.776278°W / 50.843500; -0.776278Areac.10 acresCreated1939; 85 years ago (1939)Owned byChichester District Council

Oaklands Park is a public park in Chichester, West Sussex, England.

History

In 1939, Chichester City Council purchased the c.10 acres of land for the park for the sum of £11,000.[1]

In 2006, a clubhouse for the Chichester Rifle and Pistol Club was constructed in the park.[1]

In November 2011, a community orchard was planted.[1]

In March 2021, a vigil was held in the park for Sarah Everard.[2]

Leisure

Sports

The park contains 4 rugby pitches, a football pitch, a softball pitch, a pavilion, and a cricket pitch.[3]

Chichester City F.C. are based at the park.[3]

Culture

Chichester Festival Theatre is located in south end of the park

Gallery

  • Chichester Festival Theatre, located in the park
    Chichester Festival Theatre, located in the park
  • Playing field in the park
    Playing field in the park
  • Play area at the North end of the park
    Play area at the North end of the park
  • Chichester Rugby Football Club clubhouse, located in the park
    Chichester Rugby Football Club clubhouse, located in the park

References

  1. ^ a b c Saunders, Pat. "Oaklands Park". The Novium Museum. Archived from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  2. ^ Stack, Joe (16 March 2021). "Sarah Everard: Vigil of solidarity to go ahead in Chichester today". Chichester Observer. Archived from the original on 12 May 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Parks and gardens – Chichester District Council". Chichester District Council. Archived from the original on 12 May 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.


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