Ashton Park, public park in West Kirby, England
Ashton Park is a large park in central West Kirby featuring green fields, mature trees, and a lake with a fountain and ducks. The Wirral Way, a former railway line, runs through the space and divides it into two sections that are easily accessible to walkers and cyclists.
The park was established between 1899 and 1902 on land provided by Miss Emma Mary Ashton and St Bridget's Church, with the lower section opening in autumn 1901 and the upper section completed in 1902. After Ashton's death in 1935, her land was transferred to the local government.
The park is named after Miss Emma Mary Ashton, one of the landowners who made it available to the community. Today it serves as a gathering place where neighbors chat on benches, children play on open fields, and dog owners take walks together.
The park is open daily and free to visit with multiple entrances from Church Road, Carpenters Lane, and Westbourne Road, and parking available on surrounding streets. Paths are suitable for walkers, cyclists, and wheelchairs, and facilities include a small teashop and toilets within the lodge.
The park features a rose garden with many varieties and an extensive tree collection explored via a marked trail, plus a planet trail that teaches visitors about stars and planets while enjoying the outdoors. These elements offer gentle learning opportunities alongside relaxation.
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