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Haygate Road, Wellington
Telford Opening Times: Daily, dawn to dusk
Bowring Park was created in 1910 and is used for informal
recreation such as walking, children's play and picnics. The park
is very popular for more formal sport and has an active bowls and
social club on site with football, tennis and cricket being played
seasonally
History:
Bowring Park is situated on land bequeathed to the residents of
Wellington for recreational use in 1910 by Ann Bowling. The land
was transferred to the Local Authority in 1926. Since that date
Bowring Park has gradually been extended through the purchase of
adjacent land and currently covers an area of 4.28
hectares.
Facilities Available:
Bowring Park offers a NEAP
(Neighbourhood Equipped Area for Play) play area, one bowling green
and club house, grass and tarmac tennis courts and also football
and cricket provision with changing facilites. Car parking is
available.
Clubs/Organisations Using The Park:
Bowring Bowls
Events Programme:
Every summer the local Lions Club organises a charity event to
include charity stalls and funfair. Also during the summer months
the Borough of Telford & Wrekin Education Unit operates Summer
Play Schemes.
Charges/Booking of Facilities:
Charges are applicable for certain events, football, cricket and
bowling. For further information contact:
Football pitch/cricket square:
01952 382325 or email:
Football/Cricket
Events/bowling/tennis:
01952 382321 or email:
Events/Bowling/Tennis
Summer Play Schemes: Play Team - 01952
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1st December 2006 may contain incorrect contact
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