We now live in Finland and we were visiting family after five years and we are disappointed with what we have come across. Drug smoking in the park during the day when kids are in school/in the park. The dog walkers do not listen to the rule that the play side is a DOG FREE area and is not on leash! The parents do not shut the gates behind themselves when entering or leaving the infant play area. The location/area has lost its quality. Rubbish everywhere, no respect for the elderly. Most whom are doing this is the locals themselves or their upcoming generation/children and not from the outside. If the mentality of the locals does not change, the area will attract more unsocial behaviour and it will just get worse. Sad to see what we have...
Read moreMy goto place on a sunny day like today! Has a small cafe too for some fresh baked cakes and coffee! Quite and peacefully! I usually sit here for hours, reading, watching and observing! Very distant not many people and better than visiting bigger parks! A bench at the park has become my work station where I read, write, spend time on my phone🙈 They have some play area for kids and a little pond too. People also get their dogs for walk and you will often spot people, friends or family taking a stroll and enjoying the sun! A nice picnic spot too if you are looking for some peace and beautiful time with...
Read moreBrought back childhood memories as I went school next to the park and spent many lunchtimes with friends in the park.
Went back after nearly 26years to show my children were I went to school and the park I had enjoyed with my friends ( whom I am still friends with up until this day)
I didn't give 5 stars as the water under the Willow tree has dried up and this was one of the main attraction to the park.
There is a beautiful castle Fort playground now which is lots of fun for all ages...
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