Christchurch Park

Christchurch Park
Rolling lawns of Christchurch Park
Type	Public park
Location	Ipswich Suffolk United Kingdom
Coordinates	52°03′48″N 1°09′22″E / 52.06333°N 1.15611°E / 52.06333; 1.15611
Area	82 acres (33 ha)
Operated by	Ipswich Borough Council
Status	Open year round
Website	www.ipswich.gov.uk/services/christchurch-park

Christchurch Park is a historical area of rolling lawns, wooded areas, and delicately created arboreta close to the town centre in Ipswich, Suffolk. The park hosts various facilities such as a children's play area, tennis courts, table tennis, bowling greens and outdoor gym equipment. The distinguished Tudor house, Christchurch Mansion, is located at the parks southern entrance and holds a public museum and art gallery. The park belonged to various noble families as private land throughout its history but was purchased by the Ipswich Borough Council in 1894 and opened as the town's first public park in 1895.^[1]