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Wignall Park
During the mid to late 1950's a start
was made on a second traditional park
site in Kirkby, at what was known as
Wignall's Plantation. The site had
been left by builders as unsuitable
ground due to a large area of peat and
mature trees which it was hoped to
preserve.
During the 1960's vandals moved in to convert what had been fairly dense woodland into a bare skeleton of dead and mutilated trees. The only answer was to clear the whole park and start from scratch. This was done and 'Webster Park' was constructed, containing two crown bowling greens, eight hard tennis courts, children's playground, model boat/paddle pond, rose and sensory gardens. The sensory garden was the first of its kind in Kirkby, laid out with raised beds/handrails with a musical fountain in a raised pool. Braille labels to all plants. The park was opened by the BBC in 1966.
Today Wignall Park is a popular green space used by the local community. It is host to a number of facilities including a Multi Use Games Area, comprising of a kick about area with a five-a-side pitch and basketball court. There is a children's playground and on the grassed areas there is space for other football pitches and other sporting activities.
During the 1960's vandals moved in to convert what had been fairly dense woodland into a bare skeleton of dead and mutilated trees. The only answer was to clear the whole park and start from scratch. This was done and 'Webster Park' was constructed, containing two crown bowling greens, eight hard tennis courts, children's playground, model boat/paddle pond, rose and sensory gardens. The sensory garden was the first of its kind in Kirkby, laid out with raised beds/handrails with a musical fountain in a raised pool. Braille labels to all plants. The park was opened by the BBC in 1966.
Today Wignall Park is a popular green space used by the local community. It is host to a number of facilities including a Multi Use Games Area, comprising of a kick about area with a five-a-side pitch and basketball court. There is a children's playground and on the grassed areas there is space for other football pitches and other sporting activities.
Facilities
- Multi use games area
- Children's playground
- The site is wheelchair accessible
Opening days and hours
The park is open throughout the yearEvents 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
Who to Contact
Sustainability and Environmental Development
Telephone: 0151 443 3682
Write to or Visit:
PO Box 22,
Archway Road,
Huyton,
Merseyside UK
L36 9YX
Email: dnd.sustainability@knowsley.gov.uk
Telephone: 0151 443 3682
Write to or Visit:
PO Box 22,
Archway Road,
Huyton,
Merseyside UK
L36 9YX
Email: dnd.sustainability@knowsley.gov.uk
