Large public park designed by Edward Davis, the city architect, on what had been common land, and opened in 1830 by Princess Victoria. Many fine trees believed to have been selected by J.C. Loudon; the intention was for this to become a major arboretum of the west of England, and thus a wide variety of unusual trees and shrubs were planted, See the Prince of Wales Oak; lake; avenues; Little and Great Dells. In 1839 the Royal Victoria Horticultural and Botanical Garden was formed in the park, and extended in 1887.
- Associated Buildings
Victoria Column, obelisk with elaborate surrounds, erected 1837 and designed by G.P. Manners; bandstand c1880, a delicate cast iron structure designed by C.E. Davis; Nos 1 and 2 Park Cottages, a picturesque Gothic building dated 1831, formerly known as the Park Dairy, attributed to E. Davis (all LBII); various urns, gateways, statuary etc. (many of them LB II); early C20 pavilion overlooking bowling green and tennis courts. Skate park and Children's play area constructed C20.