Peasholm Park

Peasholm Park
Peasholm Park
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TypeMunicipal
LocationScarborough, North Yorkshire
OS gridTA035894
Coordinates54°17′28″N 0°24′36″W / 54.2912°N 0.4101°W / 54.2912; -0.4101
Area14 hectares
Created1912
Operated byScarborough Borough Council
StatusOpen all year

Peasholm Park is an oriental themed municipal park located in the seaside town of Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It opened in 1912 and became a venue for galas, displays and exhibitions. The park was extended to include Peasholm Glen, a natural ravine, in 1924. Attractions include an artificial boating lake, where mock naval battles are staged, a putting green and a champion tree walk. The park suffered a decline in use from the 1970s as the number of holidaymakers visiting Scarborough decreased but it has been restored using Heritage Lottery Funding.