Webster Park
Webster Park was originally a series of marl pits linked
together by a brook. They were owned by a farmer named Webster
and known as 'Websters Pits'. During the latter part of World
War Two, the pits were used as a dumping ground for
domestic refuse and rubble from the bomb damaged areas of
Merseyside.
In the early 1960s the site was split almost exactly in half by
a main road. This was very convenient as it enabled one half to be
levelled and laid out as a sports ground with football and rugby
pitches and a 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 Park 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.
The park is cared for constantly and has a children’s
playground.
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
Read about our latest ranger
events or call Knowsley Council on 0151 443 3682.
How to get there
The park is in Kirkby, Knowsley, Merseyside.