Whitaker Park
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| Whitaker Park, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 8SS |
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Description
Whitaker Park is a popular, historic municipal park located just outside Rawtenstall. It serves as a vital community hub, featuring expansive green spaces, sports facilities, a vibrant contemporary art museum, and a popular on site cafe.
History
Whitaker Park which opened in 1901 is named after Richard Whitaker, who donated the park to the people of Rawtenstall in 1891. The park has served the valley's communities for over 120 years as a free cultural resource combining natural history and the social history of this distinctive lancashire valley. Whitaker park is a well maintained Victorian pleasure ground that remains a focus of community life in Rawtenstall.
News
Improvements to Whitaker Park Toddler Play facilities
'Unpave the Way' Garden relocates to Rossendale's Whitaker Park
Features & Facilities
- Playground
- Outdoor Tennis Courts
- Bowling Green
- Football Pitch
- Multi Use Games Area
- Whitaker Park Pump Track
- Benches
- Picnic Area
- MANR Restaurant
- The Whitaker Museum and Art Gallery
The two tennis courts are available via slot bookings, annual tennis passes or free park tennis sessions. Click here for more information
Parking
On site parking is available at Whitaker Park Top car park.
Opening times
| Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |