Eastville Park is an

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, England. The grounds that became the park were purchased from Greville Smyth of

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and the boundary walls are listed with Historic England. The facilities include a lake and tennis courts.

History

The park is on the estate grounds of two former houses, Heath House and Ridgway House, that were purchased by the council from Sir Greville Smyth of

for £30,000 in 1889. Between the years of 1889 and 1894 hedges were removed, footpaths laid and seats added on the existing agricultural land. The trees already on the land including limes and horse chestnuts were kept.Bristol City Council

Landmarks

The boundary wall is made of the local pennant rubble with cast-iron spear head railings and is Grade II listed with

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Facilities

There is a lake with a

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which is bordered by lawns and old beech trees. There are two children's playgrounds, football pitches, tennis courts, a basketball court, a one mile running circuit and a bowling green. The River Frome borders the Northern edge of the park. The boathouse to the lake was burned down in 1913 and again 1923. There is a disused Victorian

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which was hit by a bomb in

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that has been used as a theatre. Eastville

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takes place at the park every Saturday morning, with the junior parkrun taking place every Sunday. The park has an area of 70 acres.

References

{{Culture in Bristol Parks and open spaces in Bristol