Walpole Park is a beautiful urban retreat with a large boating lake, open spaces, and gardens. This central park is popular for picnics, family outings, and community events. Its tranquil environment is perfect for relaxation or a leisurely stroll.

Facts:

1. The park’s lake is used for model boat sailing and wildlife watching. Formally part of the Rampart Fortifications & moats that encircled the 18th/ 19th Century town of Gosport.
2. It was originally a tidal inlet before being landscaped in the 19th century.
3. Swans, ducks, and geese are frequent visitors to the lake.
4. The park hosts an annual funfair and summer events.
5. It includes a sensory garden designed for accessibility.
6. A statue of a sailor commemorates Gosport’s maritime history.

Information:

Gosport High Street, PO12 1DU
https://www.gosport.gov.uk/walpolepark