Crown Street Park — Attraction in Liverpool

Now retired, I was the landscape architect who designed the park (its paths, railings and walls around it, seating, play area, etc) back in the early 1990s when I was working at Liverpool City Council. I haven't been back to the park in over 25 years, but it is interesting to see how it has developed since then. The trees are now all mature and most of the furniture I designed for it is still there and in use. My only gripe is the amount of graffiti on the walls around it, and the language used which families with children have to walk past. There always WERE vandals who wanted to destroy whatever we built as soon as we had built it; but on the whole it is rewarding for me to see the park so well used and loved by so...

Bridging historic legacy and modern relaxation, Crown Street Park in Liverpool stands as a testament to the city’s enduring spirit. Once home to the world’s first inter-city passenger railway terminus, this site has transformed from a bustling transit hub into a serene urban oasis. Today, locals and visitors traverse its expansive lawns, shaded walkways, and reflective spaces, encountering subtle reminders of a revolutionary past through thoughtful signage. Crown Street Park not only offers a playful escape but also narrates progress and innovation, inviting everyone to connect deeply with nature, history, and the vibrant heart of Liverpool. Heritage...

It's great how a random walk i bumped into this plaque and a quick surf on google i realised i was indeed at a unique place and learned something new. That's so great about Liverpool. "Crown Street railway station was the Liverpool terminus railway station of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway in Liverpool, England, it opened on 15 September 1830. The station was one of the world's first on an inter-city passenger railway in which all services were operated by mechanical traction". The park is great for chilling, walking, running or excercising with some machines too. Minus star is 'cos a...