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.
Rosehill Park was once the private grounds to Rosehill Hall. The Hall was built around 1830 by the Firth family. Park and house were acquired by the local council and opened to the public in 1901 to honour Queen Victoria's 1897 diamond jubilee, hence the alternative name. The hall is now fully refurbished and is home to the Rawmarsh and Parkgate Partnership Ltd. and is used as a community resource. The park covers almost 14 hectares with parkland and flower beds.
For more information contact Rawmarsh and Parkgate Partnership (RAPP) Tel. 44 (0)1709 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 44 (0)1709 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 44 (0)1709 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.
Information
Address:- Old Warren Vale, Rawmarsh, Rotherham S62 7HJ.Facilities:– Bandstand - Tennis Courts - Bowling Greens - Multi use games area - Sport equipment hire - Children's Play Equipment - Orienteering Course - Toilets - Pavilion - Trim Trail - Steps to Health Route - Model railway open 1.30pm - 4pm Sundays Easter to End September, in the summer holidays and during other events in the park.