Moss Bank Park, Bolton
| Moss Bank Park | |
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| Type | Public park |
| Location | Bolton, Greater Manchester, England |
| Coordinates | 53°35′46″N 2°28′00″W / 53.5962°N 2.4667°W |
| Area | 34.25 hectares (84.6 acres) |
| Operated by | Bolton MBC |
| Status | Open all year |
Moss Bank Park is a 34.25 hectares (84.6 acres) park in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England.[1] It consists of open space, woodland, gardens and other facilities. Moss Bank Park has been awarded the Green Flag Standard in 2008 and 2009.[2] The Green Flag Scheme is a national standard for public parks and green spaces that aims to raise standards across the UK.[3] This award puts Moss Bank Park alongside Brighton Pier, London Zoo, Alton Towers and the Norfolk Broads.[2]
Moss Bank Park formerly contained a small zoo and tropical butterfly house.[4] The aviary is home to a historic tower that was originally built as an astronomical observatory by John Horrocks Ainsworth (d. 1864).[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Keep Britain Tidy". Archived from the original on 11 December 2009. Retrieved 24 January 2010.
- ^ a b "Bolton News archive". Archived from the original on 11 December 2009. Retrieved 24 January 2010.
- ^ "Green Flag Award Scheme" (PDF). Retrieved 24 January 2010.
- ^ "Visit North West". Retrieved 24 January 2010.
- ^ "Geography.org.uk". Retrieved 24 January 2010.