South Park, Oxford
- See also South Park (disambiguation)
South Park is a park on Headington Hill in east Oxford, England.[1] It is the largest park within Oxford city limits. A good view of the city centre with its historic spires and towers of Oxford University can be obtained at the park's highest point, a favourite location for photographers.[2]
The park is located alongside Headington Road. St Clement's links the park with central Oxford. A 19th century bridge links the park with Headington Hill Park.[3]
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[edit] History
The land was privately owned until 1939 by the Morrell family of Headington Hill Hall. The Oxford Preservation Trust bought the land in 1939. In 1951, the Trust gave the land to the city of Oxford.
[edit] Events
Many events are held in the park including the annual parade of the Lord Mayor and the annual fireworks display of the Oxford Round Table.
On 7 July 2001, there was a music festival in the park, including Radiohead (who started in Oxford), Beck, Sigur Rós, Supergrass, Humphrey Lyttelton and two local bands - Hester Thrale and The Rock of Travolta.[4] Over 40,000 people attended, the largest event in the park to date.
[edit] See also
[edit] References and notes
- ^ South Park, Oxford City Council, UK.
- ^ Simon Ho's Pictures from Oxford, including from South Park.
- ^ The Landscape of Headington Hill Hall: A Report for Oxford Brookes, Land & Landscape Management Ltd, December 2006.
- ^ Radiohead, Beck, Supergrass, Sigur Ros, Humphrey Lyttelton, Music OMH.
Coordinates: 51°45′05″N 1°13′52″W / 51.75139°N 1.23111°W
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