Stanley Park is a significant Grade II listed and Green Flag Award winning green space, situated within the heart of Blackpool, Lancashire. The park is a good day out for couples and families and provides a quieter alternative to the busier areas of the resort.
The park was designed by Thomas Mawson and Sons and built in 1926. It contains an array of architectural structures influenced by Art Deco and the Art and Crafts movement. The most striking features include the impressive Cocker Memorial Clock Tower, Art Deco Cafe, Bandstand and Auditorium as well as as fountains and statues.
The landscape combines formal gardens with naturalised woodlands, as well as a large boating lake. Areas of horticultural interest include the Italian Gardens, Rose Gardens and Remembrance Garden.The park contains a large number of recreational and sporting facilities such as putting greens, trampolines, crazy golf, bowling, tennis and a large children's play ground.. A garden centre, miniature model village, cricket ground, golf course and sports centre are also built within the parks perimeter.
Stanley Park plays host to a large number of events including music in the bandstand, guided walks, children's activities, major sporting events and festivals.
Information about the park can be obtained from going into the on-site Visitor Centre.