Leicester Riverside Park
Transformation of neglected backwaters into a park used for recreational purposes. Works to create a continuous linear park on Leicester's riverside began in 1975.
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Project details
Title: | Leicester Riverside Park |
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Entr. year: | 1989 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | United Kingdom |
Town: | Leicester |
Category type: | cultural landscape |
Building type/ Project type: | Sports, leisure and well-being building/structure |
Actual use: | Open space of parks and wildlife areas with historic features and educational purposes |
The Jury's citation: | "For the creation of a recreational open space for leisure, sport, nature conservation and educational purposes" |
Web, Links: | www.leicester.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/our-parks/leicester-riverside/ |
Description:
Transformation of neglected backwaters into a park used for recreational purposes. Works to create a continuous linear park on Leicester's riverside began in 1975.
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