Britains historic city of Plymouth in Devon is one of the sites in the country most important to the nations maritime legacy, being the hometown of the port from which the first Pilgrim Fathers set sail to the New World on the Mayflower. Despite the destruction and devastation caused to the dreaming townscape during the bombings of World War II, Plymouth has risen from the ashes (somewhat literally) as one part excellently restored old-world heritage town and one part upcoming urban commercial hub. With rows of Tudor-style buildings looking out over the glistening harbour peppered with yachts and fishing vessels, Plymouth is one of the nations favoured local holiday destinations.
However, the attraction of the city is not limited to the seascape alone. Central Park is one of the sites that showcases the aesthetic appeal of its mainland. This is a massive publicly-owned recreational land that extends 250 acres between the Ford Park Cemetery, the Outland and Alma Roads and the train station to Pounds House in Peverell. Being a municipal trust land, it is an area upon which it is forbidden to develop any facilities except those conducive to public leisure. Situated to the north of the city, this well-tended sprawl of land is called the green lung of Plymouth and fulfills the dual function of being a recreational arena for urbanites and a venue for the citys sporting facilities.
Currently, the Home Park Stadium is located herein, which is home to the Argyle Football Club as well as a myriad of bowling greens, golf courses and a skate park. The quintessentially British sports of cricket, football and rugby are well-represented with sprawling, well-maintained pitches as well as a baseball court and a swimming arena in the form of the Central Park Leisure Pools. Other non-sporting sites include the Mayflower Leisure Centre and the historical Pounds House and Gardens. An engaging childrens playground with themes revolving around world continents is also found here and beautiful wildflower meadows ideal for picnics and lazy strolls are strewn across the scenic vista of the park. City-dwellers often congregate here to enjoy the jogging and walking trails that crisscross the grounds, affording soothing views of the nearby sea against the carpeted green.
Visitors to the area enjoying the hospitality of a
Plymouth hotel should not forget to make a stop at these well-loved grounds. The Copthorne Hotel Plymouth is a well-recommended and centralized
hotel Plymouth that grants some of the best access to the park and other major draws of the city.
