Phoenix Park, Runcorn

Phoenix Park
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TypeUrban park
LocationRuncorn, Cheshire, England
Coordinates53°20′08″N 2°40′58″W / 53.3356°N 2.6828°W / 53.3356; -2.6828
Operated byHalton Borough Council
OpenAll year
AwardsGreen Flag Award
Websitevisit.halton.me/project/phoenix-park/

Phoenix Park is a park in Runcorn, Cheshire, England.[1]

History

Phoenix Park is part of the Mersey Forest, with a range of wildlife. The park is adjacent to Norton Priory which formerly had a separate space called the Norton Priory Recreation Centre which was incorporated into the park circa 2004.[2] In 2018 the children's play area was redeveloped.[3]

Facilities

There is a pavilion, walking routes along the Bridgewater Canal, woodland walks, a lake, picnic benches, a children's playground with slides, climbing frames, seesaws and swings. There is a climbing boulder, skatepark, a multi-use sports area, football and basketball.[4] Footpaths lead to Norton Priory a 12th Century Abbey and garden that is Grade I listed with Historic England. Runcorn Parkrun takes place in the park every Saturday morning, the course loops the park before heading along the canal and lake.[5] Fishing is allowed on the lake for members of a club.[6] The park holds a Green Flag Award.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Parks & Allotments". www3.halton.gov.uk.
  2. ^ http://localtrust.org.uk/assets/downloads/profiles/14-03-24%20DKE_Windmill%20Hill%20Profile%20Description%20Xmas%20leaflet.pdf p.11
  3. ^ "Runcorn's Phoenix Park To Get £111k Facelift".
  4. ^ "PHOENIX PARK - Windmill Hill Online".
  5. ^ "course - Phoenix parkrun". www.parkrun.org.uk.
  6. ^ Association, Warrington Anglers. "Fishing at Phoenix Park". www.warrington-anglers.org.uk.
  7. ^ "Phoenix Park - Visit Halton". visit.halton.me.