Southampton Central Parks

Southampton Central Parks
Statue of Isaac Watts in West Park
Southampton Central Parks is located in Southampton
Southampton Central Parks
Shown within Southampton
TypePublic park
LocationSouthampton, Hampshire, England
Coordinates50°54′25″N 1°24′10″W / 50.90699°N 1.402667°W / 50.90699; -1.402667
Area21 ha (52 acres)
Created1854-1866
Operated bySouthampton City Council
StatusOpen year-round
AwardsGreen Flag Award
WebsiteOfficial website
Official nameCentral Parks, Southampton
Designated9 February 1995
Reference no.1001323

The Southampton Central Parks are a set of five parks, which collectively make a central public park, in the heart of the city of Southampton. Created between 1854 and 1866, they have gained Grade II* listed status, as well as being part of the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. The parks are legally Common Land.[1]

  1. ^ "Central Parks". Southampton.gov.uk. Retrieved 15 June 2024.