Central Park
Since
1906, Central Park has been the green heart of Dartford - so popular
in its heyday that trippers would come from miles around to enjoy the
attractions, river and formal gardens.
The park's mix of sports facilities, open space and gardens was still much loved by local people after a hundred years but it's not surprising that it was in need of a little tender loving care.
A century on, we have restored some of the Park's long-lost traditional features and put it back at the heart of local life. With help from Dartford's residents and visitors we have made this wonderful Edwardian space fit for a new generation.
The Vision
In 2009 we had a vision to provide more recreation, more sport, more gardens, more entertainment and more places to rest and relax. We wanted there to be more for kids and families - a safe haven from our busy town.
We made plans to include the biggest single addition in the park's history and create a new entrance so that access will be improved for local residents. Better still, Dartford's historic river would be back at the heart of the park rather than a forgotten boundary.
The Council, with support from its partners, invested millions of pounds into regenerating the park which fulfilled our ambition to restore it to its Edwardian splendour.
How about lazing on a sunny afternoon listening to music from the bandstand? Or children splashing in the seaside themed water play? Your ideal day in the Park might mean tea and cakes at the Cafe in the Park or a family picnic. Or it could be just walking the dog in the evening or enjoying the wildflower meadows.
Successful Projects
This vision has become a reality for Dartford's residents to enjoy with lots of projects which have now been delivered.
