West Park Wolverhampton

West Park is a fine example of a Victorian municipal park and was one of the finest in the country to set a trend for the provision of areas for specific sporting activities (originally bowls, archery and cricket). The park is considered to be one of the best, unspoilt examples of a Victorian park left in England and is Wolverhampton's premier open space. The park is 17 hectares (roughly 43 acres) in area (including its lake) and provides a beautifully landscaped green space within a ten minute walk of Wolverhampton city centre. It also provides significant amenity value to the city's population and to visitors. The park serves as the premier venue for events in the city, as well as providing the local community with their recreational space.