Poole Park is a beautiful 110-acre Victorian park created in 1890, featuring a large boating lake, formal gardens, sports facilities, and recreational areas. The park offers pedal boats, rowing boats, and kayak rental on the picturesque lake, while children enjoy multiple playgrounds including an adventure play area. Facilities include tennis courts, bowling greens, a miniature railway, crazy golf, and the Ice Rink at Poole. The Grade II listed park features mature trees, colorful flower beds, and lakeside paths perfect for walking, jogging, or cycling. Wildlife including swans, ducks, and geese populate the lake. Regular events include outdoor theatre, concerts, parkrun, and seasonal festivals. Poole Park provides green space for relaxation, exercise, and family fun. The park café and kiosks serve refreshments. Free entry and diverse facilities make Poole Park essential to community life and visitor enjoyment.
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