July 2005 marked the official opening of Barrow Park following
the refurbishment work funded by the Heritage Lottery, with the
assistance of LDA
Design.
Escape the hustle and bustle of the town centre
and visit the Park for some peace and
tranquillity!
Set in an area of 45 acres, accessed from Abbey Road, Park
Drive, Park Avenue and Greengate Street, the award
winning Park provides the perfect place to stroll on sunny
afternoons. Renowned for its abundance of trees and ornamental
flower beds, the Park also provides such facilities as crown green
bowling, putting green, boating and display glasshouse.
There is also a miniature railway and play area for younger
children. A new state-of-the-art concrete skatepark is now
complete and is accessible from Park Drive.
Barrow Park won a Landscape Institute Award in 2007 for
Heritage and Conservation, has been awarded Green Flag status for
2012/2013 and was also the North West Regional Winner of the Briggs
and Stratton Britain's Best Park Competition 2008. We always
strive to provide a welcoming and safe Park and welcome any
comments you may have.
Also open is the
Cafe in
the
pavilion. Tea, coffee, soft drinks,
confectionary, crisps, ice cream and cakes etc. are all
available. The opening times of the cafe are flexible. It is
generally open between approximately
10am and
5pm April to October (weather dependant) and
will be open occasionally during the winter.
- Boating on Lake (charge made): April - October.
- Model Railway Children's Rides: Most Sundays April -
September.
- Putting Green : Easter - September
Please note that these facilities will be open weather
dependant.
Meeting/conference facilities are available in the
Mawson Room at the Pavilion in the Park (no
children's parties). Tea, coffee and sugar are provided
(milk required). Sandwiches etc. can be ordered
through external caterers (details can be provided on
request). The Mawson Room is available 9am - 5pm week
days (please enquire for weekend hire and prices). All
enquires by email to gardensandparks@barrowbc.gov.uk
All areas of the Park are accessible by people with
disabilities.
2013 Events:
- Every Saturday - Parkrun - 9am from the
Bandstand for more details visit www.parkrun.org.uk/barrow
- Sunday 21st April - Dalton Town
Band 2 - 4pm at the Bandstand
- Sunday 5th May -
Unity 'Keep off the grass' DJ Event 12 - 6pm at the
Bandstand
- Sunday 12th May - Dalton Town
Band 2 - 4pm at the Bandstand
- Sunday 19th May -
Barrow Steelworks Band 2 - 4pm at the Bandstand
-
Boating Regatta 10 - 4pm on the lake
- Sunday 26th May - Unity 'Keep off
the grass' DJ Event 12 - 6pm at the
Bandstand
- Sunday 2nd June - Sugarfoot
(Country,Folk and Rock 'n' roll music)
-
2 - 4pm at the Bandstand
- Sunday 22nd June - Unity 'Keep off the grass'
DJ Event 12 - 6pm at the Bandstand
- Sunday 30th June - Barrow
Steelworks Band 2 - 4pm at the Bandstand
-
Boating regatta 10 - 4pm on the lake
- Sunday 7th July - St
Pius School Band 2 - 4pm at the Bandstand
- Sunday 14th July - Dalton
Town Band 2 - 4pm at the Bandstand
- Saturday 20th July - Wildside
bonanza 12 - 4 pm
- Friday 26th July
- Octopus collective in the Bandstand
- Saturday 27th July - Octopus
collective in the Bandstand
- Sunday 28th July - Octopus
collective in the Bandstand
- Sunday 11th August - Dalton Town Band 2 - 4 pm in
the Bandstand
- Sunday 18th August - Model Boat regatta 10 -
4pm on the lake
- Sunday 25th August - Unity 'Keep off the grass 12 - 6 pm
at the Bandstand
- Sunday 1st Sept
- Barrow Steelworks Band 2 - 4 pm at the
Bandstand
- Sunday 8th Sept
- Dalton Town Band 2 - 4 pm at the Bandstand
-
Model Boat Regatta 10 - 4 pm on the lake
- Sunday 10th Nov -
Remembrance Parade
- Sunday 8th Dec -
Carol Concert in the
Boathouse
If you wish to check for opening times or special events
before you visit, please
contact:
Parks Office
Dogs in Barrow Park
On 30th June 2008, 4 new Dog Control Orders came into force
and the following 3 apply to Barrow Park:
Dog Control Order 1: Removing Dog Faeces.
This order requires people in control of a dog to immediately
remove dog faeces deposited by their dog.
Dog Control Order 2: Keeping Dogs on Leads.
This order requires people in control of a dog to keep it on a lead
at all times.
Dog Control Order 4: Excluding Dogs From
Land. This order prohibits dogs from entering the children's play
area.
Failure to comply with any of the above orders will result in
a Fixed Penalty of £75 and these will be issued by
Park Rangers, PCSOs, Park Officers or any other representative
of Barrow Borough Council. The police will be called in any
situation where a person in control of a dog contravenes an order
and does not co-operate with the Fixed Penalty Procedure.
Fishing in Barrow Park
A local bye-law bans fishing in any part of the lake, whether
with a rod & line or with a net.
PC Ian Lumb, Newbarns Community Officer explains:
"Fishing in the lake is a safety issue because the hooks can be
dangerous to other park users when casting, and left-over fishing
line can be dangerous for wildlife".
The strong message being sent out is that no fishing
of any kind is allowed in Barrow Park.
Barrow
Park....always something going on, always something growing
on!