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Roker Park
Roker Park, in the Roker area of Sunderland, was opened on 23rd June 1880. The land for the park was donated by Sir Hedworth Williamson, 8th Baronet. The park is situated within the ravine of Roker Gill, which leads down to the north-end of Roker Beach, near Roker Rocks. The Park has retained much of its original 19th century layout and is Grade II listed on the National Heriatage List for England.
See also the Roker Park football ground.
Roker Park is a recreation park in the Roker area of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England.
The land on which the park stands was donated by Sir Hedworth Williamson, 8th Baronet and the Church Commissioners, and opened on 23 June 1880. The park is roughly an upside down reversed 'L' shape. It is bounded by Park Parade to the south, Roker Park Terrace to the east, Roker Park Road to the west and Side Cliff Road to the north. The northern part of the park is the widest and fronts onto Roker beach via a ravine, which passes under a wooden footbridge. In the centre of the park is a large freeform boating lake which is used for remote-controlled model boating. In the northwest corner of the park is a model narrow gauge railtrack which was built in the 1970s. There are two bowling greens as well as tennis and multi-purpose sports courts.
Listed buildings
Bandstand
The park's bandstand is octagonal, cast-iron with a wood base and a metal-covered roof.
Drinking fountain
The memorial drinking fountain in the park commemorates Sir Hedworth's gift of land for Roker Park. It is made of ashlar, sandstone and granite and was erected by 'scholars, teachers and friends of Sunday Schools in Sunderland to commemorate the celebration of the centenary of Sunday Schools and the opening of Roker Park June 23 1880.'
Sunderland Illuminations
Sunderland Illuminations light up Roker Park and Seaburn from September until Sunday November.
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Roker Beach
- Overview Map & Aerial View At the north end of Roker Berch is a headland and Parson's Rocks; beyond this headland is Seaburn beach in Whitburn Bay. Also, Roker Cliff …
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Roker Park - List entry
- "By the late C19, Roker Dene had become one of the few green spaces available in Sunderland for recreation. The land for the park was presented to the town jointly …
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Simon Cotterill
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A Walk In the Park
- "....We have chosen six parks and one walking route from across the city and
have set up a challenge in each area. Simply take your booklet to the
parks, from …
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Roker Beach
- Overview Map & Aerial View At the north end of Roker Berch is a headland and Parson's Rocks; beyond this headland is Seaburn beach in Whitburn Bay. Also, Roker Cliff …
from https://www.historicengland.o…
Roker Park - List entry
- "By the late C19, Roker Dene had become one of the few green spaces available in Sunderland for recreation. The land for the park was presented to the town jointly …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from https://www.sunderland.gov.uk…
A Walk In the Park
- "....We have chosen six parks and one walking route from across the city and
have set up a challenge in each area. Simply take your booklet to the
parks, from …
Added by
Splat
Tyne & Wear HER: 1841
List grade: 2
Grid ref: NZ4053059088
Wikipedia: Roker Park (park)
Post code: SR6 9NB
Borough: Sunderland
