BARROW PARK

Barrow Park is a 45-acre public park in Barrow-in-Furness, the park was designed by Thomas Mawson in 1908 and was constructed in stages over the following two decades. Originally sited on the outskirts of Barrow, the park is now more or less central due to rapid growth of the town northwards during the early 20th century. It is designated by Historic England as Grade II on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens.

The park contains a large boating lake, mini railway, skate park, various playgrounds and The Park Leisure Centre. The Barrow Parkrun takes place within the park every Saturday. Large sections of Barrow Park were redeveloped in 2005 to include a new pavilion, café, bandstand and display glasshouse. The park has gained Green Flag status.

OPENING TIMES

The park gates are locked:

• April 1st to October 31st – 9.00pm until 7.30am 
• November 1st until 31st March – 7.00pm until 7.30am

CAFE PAVILION

Barrow Park cafe, ‘Cafe Pavilion’ offers toasted teacakes, toast, hot and cold drinks, confectionery, crisps, ice cream and cakes, etc. The Cafe is open between approximately 10am and 5pm April to October (weather dependant) and will be open occasionally during the winter.

FACILITIES

• Model Railway Children’s Rides: Most Sundays from April – September
• Putting Green: Open from 12 noon – 4.30pm from Easter – September 
• Bowling – Casual bowling Bowls available to hire £1.40 per adult  – open from 12 noon. 
• Show Glasshouse: A quiet place within the Park to enjoy a floral display all year round- Open daily from 10.30am – 5.00pm (approx.)

Please note the opening of these facilities are weather dependant

EVENTS & PARK RUN

Barrow Park hosts a variety of events throughout the year including Barrow Carnival, Remembrance Day and a plethora of music events at the Bandstand. 
 
The park also hosts a regular park run. The Barrow park run is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you. It takes place every Saturday at 9:00am and you can find out more and register by visiting the Barrow park run website.