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Victoria or Rosehill Park
Victoria Park is often called Rosehill Park by old Rawmarshians. After many years of neglect a great deal of time and effort, not to mention lots of money, have been spent both on the park and Park Hall.
The redevelopment of Park Hall has been completed. This is now home to many groups and is a major resource for the people of Rawmarsh. Included in the activities available at Park Hall are:-
- Innov@te - a new technically rich environment which has been developed by Rawmarsh City Learning Centre for Rosehill Park.
- Pathfinder Programme - this offers a personalised course to meet the needs of individual students for Key Stage 4.
- Youth Resource Centre - a state of the art youth centre in the Cellars for 13 - 19 year olds. Positive Activities for Young People Tel. 01709 851131 or 851755 for more information about the activities on offer.
- Victoria Park Pre-school for 2 - 5 year olds. Tel. 07870 or email ahallbrookatyahoo.co.uk (remember to change at to @).
- Junior Wardens Scheme for 8 -11 year olds - contact Jane Knowles NRF Warden at the Park Hall.
For more information contact Rawmarsh and Parkgate Partnership (RAPP) Tel. 01709 524 111 Email infoatrappltd.org.uk (remember to change at to @).
Money has also been spent on the park. The old paddling pool and play areas were removed in 2006 and new paths installed. The last time I went up there in April 2006 the outbuildings were pretty tatty - must go and see if anything has been done there.
In 2006 the Park Ranger has received awards for the work that is being done with the park and the Rawmarsh community. Please contact Paul Spriggs on 01709 527390 to find out more about the activities he has been organising eg Junior Ranger Group, Orienteering, Health Walks. Park Active Sports Programme, Arts and Crafts and his work with local schools. Also contact him if you are interested in the Friends of Rosehill Park. Alternatively contact Green Spaces Unit on 01709 822453.
I'm pretty sure that the bandstand is new. Actually it's not, it has just been done up very well. Various bands, brass and rock play here from time to time. The walled garden now contains a model railway constructed by the Rotherham and District Model Engineers' Society. Rides are available on this during the summer months.
Facilities:- Bowling green, Tennis courts, Crazy golf, Multi-Use Play area, Games Pavilion, Rose Garden, Trim Trail (walking circuit). Model railway open 1.30pm - 4pm Sundays Easter to End September, in the summer holidays and during other events in the park.