Rock Park, Urban park in Barnstaple, England.
Rock Park spreads along the River Taw and offers green spaces, walking trails, tennis courts, football fields, and a children's play area. The grounds include outdoor exercise equipment, basketball courts, and a refreshment kiosk for visitors.
William Frederick Rock donated this land to Barnstaple in 1879, converting former industrial grounds into a public recreation area. This transformation marked a key moment in how the town developed.
A Victorian monument marks the entrance and shapes how people experience the space today. The park hosts regular community gatherings that draw visitors from across town.
The park remains accessible year-round and offers various facilities for different interests. The best time to visit is in fair weather, particularly if you plan sports activities.
The lamp posts at the entrance date from 1879 and display design elements from the late Victorian period. They reflect the craftsmanship and style of that era.
Location: Barnstaple
Inception: 1879
Official opening: August 12, 1879
GPS coordinates: 51.07392,-4.05411
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:20
Penrose Almhouses
366 m
Holy Trinity Church, Barnstaple
265 m
Railings On North Side Of Rock Park
120 m
Litchdon Pottery Including Bottle Kilns And All Buildings On The Site
412 m
Exeter Inn
389 m
Barnstaple War Memorial Including Posts and Chains
157 m
Obelisk At North Entrance
214 m
Five Dolphin Lamp Posts On Embankment Between The Square And Rock Park
348 m
Salem Almshouses
416 m
14 And 15, Litchdon Street
343 m
Rock Park Lodge
111 m
Lamp Post At Junction Of New Road And Park Terrace
119 m
19, Litchdon Street
311 m
17, Litchdon Street
330 m
16, Litchdon Street
335 m
Riverside
304 m
Garden Walls To Allotment To Rear Of Penrose Almshouses
399 m
Pump In Courtyard At Penrose Almshouses
371 m
Union Terrace
195 m
18, Litchdon Street
321 m
2, Union Place
212 m
1, Union Place
202 m
Balustrade And Lamp Post To Rock Park Lodge
117 m
3-11, Taw Vale Parade
369 m
1 and 2, Taw Vale Parade
409 m
Pair Of Lamp Standards With Pedestals At North Entrance Of Rock Park
212 m
Beachcroft
289 m
20, Litchdon Street
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