Leamington Society highlights new park which is now 'town's fourth largest'
Heritage charity the Leamington Society is highlighting the new Elizabeth Park green space in Leamington which is now “the fourth largest in the town”.
The park stretches across 5.5 hectares (nearly 14 acres) of land between Princes Drive and Emscote Road.
The former athletics track and field is being transformed into a large area of "amenity grassland".
Posting a video and photographs from the park on its Facebook page, The Leamington Society said: “We popped by on a sunny-ish Saturday morning and it was total bliss—practically deserted except for one lucky collie having the time of their life.
“With recent Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) reviews sparking concerns about potential new dog restrictions across the district, having such a massive, dedicated off-lead space right on the west end of town is a huge win for local owners.
“To the east, Leam Valley – including Welches and Crabtree Meadows- and Newbold Comyn (300 acre) remain largely restriction-free.
“While it’s sad to see the loss of the Linden trees by the bridge, having much improved access and planting enhancements to this large open space is of great benefit to the town.
The society is advising those who want to drive to the park that it is only a ten-minute stroll from Adelaide Bridge via Riverside Walk or Victoria Park.
Victoria Park Princes Drive car park off Park Drive (CV32 6AF) is nearest.
The entrance to Elizabeth Park is still ‘under construction’ but due to be completed soon, with tarmac paths being laid imminently and the stepped access from Princes Drive set to open very soon.