Derby Arboretum description and photos - Great Britain: Derby (Topic)

Derby Arboretum description and photos - Great Britain: Derby. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The title in English is Derby Arboretum.

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Derby Arboretum is the UK's first public, planned urban park intended for recreation. The arboretum was donated to the city by local industrialist Joseph Stratt, the former mayor of Derby. In this way, Stratt wanted to express his gratitude to the people of Derby. By this time, the rapidly growing and developing city was in dire need of a place to relax and walk. The park was designed by John Loudon. At first, admission to the park was paid, with the exception of Sundays and Wednesdays - Wednesday at the Derby factories was a short day. In 1882, the park entrance fee was canceled.

It is believed that the Derby Arboretum was taken as a model when planning Central Park in New York.

In recent years, the park has fallen into disrepair due to lack of funds and due attention from the city authorities, but recently the situation has changed for the better. Funding problems were resolved, buildings in the park were renovated, and security cameras were installed. The park is equipped with sports grounds and tennis courts. There are playgrounds for children of different ages - a pirate ship, a swing and a sandbox for the little ones, and sports equipment for teenagers.

Squirrels live in the park, who are almost not afraid of people and willingly beg for treats from visitors. The bushes and the park pond have chosen a wide variety of bird species.

The statue of the Florentine hog is very popular - a bronze copy of the sculpture installed in Florence.

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