Graves Park, Urban park in south Sheffield, United Kingdom
Graves Park is a large urban park in south Sheffield, made up of open grasslands, stretches of woodland, and three small lakes linked by streams. Paths run through the varied terrain and connect the different parts of the park.
Alderman J. G. Graves bought the land between 1926 and 1936 to keep the existing woodland from being built over. He then gave the whole estate to the city of Sheffield as a public gift.
A working farm within the park keeps rare British livestock breeds such as Tamworth pigs, Highland cattle, and Jacob sheep. Visitors can watch the animals up close and get a sense of how traditional British farming once looked.
The park has sports facilities including tennis courts, bowling greens, a practice golf course, cricket fields, and several football pitches. A network of paths makes it easy to move between the different areas without getting lost.
The three lakes, each surrounded by old trees, support wildlife habitats that are rarely found inside a built-up city. They are connected by streams, so it is possible to follow the water through the park from one end to the other.
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