2017

SE2741 : Wildfowl lake, Golden Acre Park

taken 7 years ago, near to Eccup, Leeds, England

Wildfowl lake, Golden Acre Park
Wildfowl lake, Golden Acre Park
The lake is home to ducks, geese, moorhens, coots and possibly other visiting species.
Golden Acre Park, Adel, Leeds :: SE2641

Advertised as covering an area of 137 acres (rather than the one implied by the name), Golden Acre has been a public park owned by Leeds City Council since 1945, prior to which it was an unsuccessful commercial venture in the 1930s. Given how many visitors it now attracts, the Council could probably make a tidy sum charging a modest admission fee (or at least charging for parking, which surprisingly is free).

The attractions in the park include impressive floral displays, themed 'demonstration' gardens, a wildfowl lake with observation hut, cafe, and extensive paths in both wooded and open areas.


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SE2741, 90 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Stephen Craven   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 13 August, 2017   (more nearby)
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Monday, 14 August, 2017
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SE 270 415 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:52.1567N 1:35.3888W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SE 271 415
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