Padiham Memorial Park

The Padiham Memorial Park is the simplest public park in Padiham and comprises of two sites connected by using a riverside walk along the River Calder, one on the top of metropolis, off Blackburn Road, and the alternative at the lowest of the hill adjacent to Park Road. Funds for production were mainly provided by way of the desire of Mr.Thomas Clayton who died in 1915, despite the fact that public subscription provided tons of the cash for the ious Park's capabilities. This public generosity maintains to at the moment and capabilities consisting of the Rose Garden had been replanted with cash raised by means of nearby citizens.

The park become formally opened in 1921, however, numerous functions had been added later as funds allowed bowling and tennis courts in 1923/1924 and bandstand in 1927. The sites have very exclusive appeal; the upper site is especially ornamental and for relaxation inclusive of flower beds, rose garden, memorials, shrubberies, and, till 1952 and 1956 respectively, the museum and bandstand. The decrease is more aimed toward activities and homes bowling greens, tennis courts, a leisure centre, a skate park, and a kick approximately vicinity similarly to three horticultural shows. Young kids, it is furnished with play regions on each sites.