| Oaklands Park | |
|---|---|
 Oaklands Park in June 2010 | |
  Oaklands Park within the Chichester District of West Sussex | |
| Type | Public park |
| Location | Chichester, West Sussex, England |
| Coordinates | 50°50′36.6″N 0°46′34.6″W / 50.843500°N 0.776278°W |
| Area | c.10 acres |
| Created | 1939 |
| Owned by | Chichester District Council |
Oaklands Park is a public park in Chichester, West Sussex, England.
History
In 1939, Chichester City Council purchased the c.10 acres of land for the park for the sum of £11,000.[1]
In 2006, a clubhouse for the Chichester Rifle and Pistol Club was constructed in the park.[1]
In November 2011, a community orchard was planted.[1]
In March 2021, a vigil was held in the park for Sarah Everard.[2]
Leisure
Sports
The park contains 4 rugby pitches, a football pitch, a softball pitch, a pavilion, and a cricket pitch.[3]
Chichester City F.C. are based at the park.[3]
Culture
Chichester Festival Theatre is located in south end of the park
Gallery
Chichester Festival Theatre, located in the park
Playing field in the park
Play area at the North end of the park
Chichester Rugby Football Club clubhouse, located in the park
References
- 1 2 3 Saunders, Pat. "Oaklands Park". The Novium Museum. Archived from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ↑ Stack, Joe (16 March 2021). "Sarah Everard: Vigil of solidarity to go ahead in Chichester today". Chichester Observer. Archived from the original on 12 May 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- 1 2 "Parks and gardens – Chichester District Council". Chichester District Council. Archived from the original on 12 May 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
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