Eaton Park is a large public park located in Eaton,

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, England. It is 80 acres in area.

History

The park was laid out in 1923 as part of a public works programme instigated by the city council to try and address the

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crisis of mass-unemployment. It was opened to the public in 1928 by the Prince of Wales, later

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Facilities

Attractions include a boat pond,

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, a children's playground, a skate park, tennis courts, a putting green and bowling facilities. The park is also home to a formal

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and a lily pond. A bandstand surrounded by four pavilions, known as the Rotunda, lies in the centre of the park. The pavilions house a café, changing rooms, toilets and parkrun and tennis clubs. The bandstand hosts concerts and other events throughout the summer. Since August 2010, Norwich 5k

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has taken place on Saturday morning at 9 am, and often on Christmas and New Year's Days, with a record attendance of 1360 on Christmas Day 2019. Beginning March 2015, a 2k junior

has taken place on Sunday morning at 9 am for children aged 4 to 14.

References

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