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 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.
How to get there
The park is in Kirkby, Knowsley, Merseyside.
