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Webster Park had originally been a series of marl pits linked together by a brook. They had been owned by a farmer named Webster and were known as 'Websters Pits'. During the latter part of World War II the pits were used as a convenient dumping ground for domestic refuse and rubble from the bomb damaged areas of Merseyside.

In the early 1960's the site was split almost exactly in half by a main road. This was very convenient as it enabled one half to be true levelled and laid out as a sports ground with football and rugby pitches and cricket square in summer. The second half of the site was laid out as a traditional style park with two crown green bowling greens, four hard tennis courts, pitch and putt golf, children's playground, picnic area and formal bedding areas. Grass was established, a working drain system came into operation and the site was complete. Kirkby now had its first 'Park' albeit a bit on the barren side but it was growing. The first Parks Depot was also established on one corner of the site.

Today Webster is a popular town park with fine displays of bedding plants, shrubs and avenues of trees. There is also play area is designed for 6 -12 year old children located on a former bowling green. A full time gardener is also based in the park.

Facilities

• Play area (6 to 12 year olds)
• Full time gardener
• The site is fully wheelchair accessible and has a surfaced circular route

Opening days and hours

The park is open throughout the year

Events and activities

For general enquiries on the park, forthcoming events and school activities please contact the Sustainability & Environmental Development Division (see below)

How to get there

The park is in Kirkby, Knowsley, Merseyside.