Meyrick Park () is a suburb and area of
Bournemouth
Bournemouth ( ) is a coastal resort town in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole unitary authority area, in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. At the 2021 census, the built-up area had a population of 196,455, making it the largest ...
, Dorset. The park itself features a main field with rugby pitches, surrounded by elevated woodland on both sides and a golf course around the western side. Dog-walking is permitted on both, and the paved path along the main field is often used to get to the town centre.
History
Meyrick Park was opened in 1894 on previous
common land
Common land is collective land (sometimes only open to those whose nation governs the land) in which all persons have certain common rights, such as to allow their livestock to graze upon it, to collect wood, or to cut turf for fuel.
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.
In the early 20th century the area was served by
Meyrick Park Halt railway station. Cars used to be allowed access along the path by the main field, but this is now restricted.
In 2014, decomposed partial human remains were found in the golf course by a dog who dragged them out the bushes. Police cordoned off the area and discovered a body 40ft up a tree, later revealed to be a man who went missing three years earlier.
Amenities
Meyrick Park has two rugby pitches and a clubhouse overlooking them used by Oakmeadians R.F.C. At the end of the main field there is a bowling green and cafe, and the golf course is served by a
country club.
The area is just north of
St Stephen's Church.
Politics
Meyrick Park is part of the
Talbot and Branksome Woods ward for elections to
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council which elects two councillors.
Meyrick Park is part of the
Bournemouth East parliamentary constituency.
Notable people
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Richard Palmer-James, musician born in Meyrick Park
References
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1894 establishments in England
Areas of Bournemouth
Conservation areas in Dorset