Birkenhead Park, Urban park in Birkenhead, England.
The park extends across 200 acres with lakes, forests, grasslands, walking paths, and decorative bridges connecting different sections of the grounds.
Established in 1847, Birkenhead Park stands as the first public park in Britain funded through municipal resources, marking a shift in urban development.
The park served as a direct model for Frederick Law Olmsted when designing Central Park in New York, influencing public space creation worldwide.
Visitors can participate in activities such as cricket at the historic club founded in 1846, boating on the lakes, or taking guided tours each Wednesday.
The Grade I listed park features seven entrance lodges, each constructed in different architectural styles, showcasing Victorian design diversity.
Location: Birkenhead
Inception: April 5, 1847
GPS coordinates: 53.39300,-3.04100
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:51
Swiss Bridge
219 m
16 & 18, Park Road South
343 m
90 & 92, Park Road South
357 m
12 & 14, Park Road South
358 m
Memorial Drinking Fountain opposite main entrance to Birkenhead Park
385 m
20-30, Park Road South
319 m
8 & 10, Park Road South
373 m
11 & 13, Ashville Road
232 m
Abbots Grange Nursing Home
377 m
Gate piers to Park Drive opposite Central Lodge
279 m
15 & 17, Ashville Road
218 m
Numbers 59 and 61 with gatepiers to garden
375 m
Post box on Ashville Road, Birkenhead
242 m
4 & 5, Cavendish Road
373 m
Birkenhead Quaker Meeting House
367 m
1, Cavendish Road
291 m
Pavilion And Boat House On Bank Of East Lake
261 m
Royden House including gatepiers and railings
373 m
Italian Lodge
327 m
Cannon Mount (Flats)
389 m
Central Lodge
225 m
2 & 3, Cavendish Road
332 m
8, Ashville Road
395 m
Number 57 with gatepiers to front garden
356 m
Former Vicarage With Gatepiers And Attached Railings
330 m
Gate piers to Birkenhead Park, Park Road South
344 m
Cricket pavilion in Birkenhead Park
225 m
Gate piers, gates and railings to Birkenhead Park
287 mReviews
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