St Thomas Pleasure Gardens

Designation:
All on Devon Local List
Type:
  • Public Park
Period/Century:
  • C19
Local Authority:
Exeter
OS Grid Ref:
SX 291 918
Map no.:
Landranger 192
Description:

St Thomas Pleasure Ground, was opened as 'St Thomas People's Park' on 30 March 1891 by the Chairman of the Local Board of Health. The four acre park has a variety of mature trees, a large play area and a seasonal paddling pool.  The shrubberies were improved in 2012  to offer seasonal interest and increase biodiversity.  The children's play facilities were upgrade in 2013, and this included an improved paddling pool.

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