Clubhouse and Park
Clubhouse and Park
Clubhouse and Park
The Park
The Park
The park was created on land gifted to the town by the Consett Iron Company, opening in 1891, to provide a green space where local people could relax, enjoy recreation and exercise in a beautiful parkland setting. The park also provides a well-used pedestrian link between Blackhill and Consett.
Park Refurbishment
Park Refurbishment
In 2002, the park underwent a substantial refurbishment, part-funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The re-launch was marked with a big community arts celebration culminating in a themed firework show to music.
As part of the refurbishment, a schools poetry competition was organised, and the winning poem has been inscribed on a steel plate installed in the path around The Wishing Stone.
