Eastrop Park
| Eastrop Park | |
|---|---|
 Eastrop Park | |
  Location in Hampshire | |
| Type | Public park |
| Location | Basingstoke, Hampshire |
| Coordinates | 51°16′01″N 1°04′30″W / 51.266819°N 1.0751152°W |
| Created | 1972 |
| Status | All year |
Eastrop Park is a public park located in the east of Basingstoke, Hampshire.[1] The park features a large boating lake, a miniature golf course, a café and walking trails.[2][3] The River Loddon flows through the park, feeding into a balancing pond. The pond serves as a habitat for various wildlife, including kingfishers.
History
The park was opened in 1972. The name Eastrop derives from the Saxon name, meaning 'Eastern Settlement'.[3]
Basingstoke Corn Mill, also known as Penton's Mill, stood on the site in 1873.[4] The modern boating lake is on the site of the former mill pond.[3]
References
- ^ "Eastrop Park". www.basingstoke.gov.uk. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ Gardens (en), Parks and. "Eastrop Park". Parks & Gardens. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ a b c "Eastrop Park | Hampshire Garden Trust Research". Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ Ordnance Survey, 1:2500 map, 1873