Braunstone Park Explained

Braunstone Park
Location:	Braunstone, Leicester, United Kingdom
Area:	168 acres
Operator:	Leicester City Council

Braunstone Park is a large public park located in Braunstone, Leicester, England.

History

Braunstone Hall, which was built as a private house in 1775, became a school in 1932.^[1]

Facilities

The park covers an area of 168 acres, has two lakes, large open spaces, woodlands and meadows. It has three formal gardens; a war memorial garden, a walled garden and an azalea garden. Facilities include a children's play area, a skate park, outdoor gyms and four football pitches. A small museum in the park opens on special occasions.^[2] At the edge of the park is Braunstone Leisure Centre, which is run by Leicester City Council.

Parkrun

Every Saturday morning at 9am, Braunstone Park hosts a parkrun run marshalled by volunteers.^[3] The first Braunstone parkrun was held on 25 September 2010.^[4]

Notes and References

1. The History of Braunstone Park - http://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council-services/lc/parks-green-spaces/main-parks/braunstonepark/braunstone-history/
2. Web site: Braunstone Park. Leicester.gov. 7 September 2018.
3. Web site: Braunstone parkrun - Weekly Free 5km Timed Run . 5 August 2018 . 2018 . parkrun.
4. Web site: Braunstone parkrun # 1 - 25/09/2010 . 5 August 2018 . 25 September 2010 . parkrun.