Reg.Nr. 89-UK/04

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
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.