This page shows a timeline for the features in Tredegar Park Recreation Ground where dates are known. More information may be found from the individual entries in the menu on the left.
Date | Event |
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1927 October | Newport Corporation leased 70 acres of Tredegar Pak from Lord Tredegar for public recreation |
1928 February | Agreed to provide two pitches for Rugby Football, two pitches for Association Football and facilities for cricket |
1928 September 28th | Official opening by the Mayor of Newport |
1930 October | Tender accepted for construction of entrance gates, Park Ranger's cottage and Bowls Pavilion |
1930 December | Quotations accepted to supply children's playground equipment |
1930 December | Quotations accepted for supply of equipment for the tennis courts |
1931 June 18th | Formal opening of new gates and games facilities by the Mayor |
1932 October | Miniature golf course under construction |
1934 April | Turning circle for buses to be constructed at the recreation ground entrance |
1939-1945 | Park used for various wartime functions including food production, allotments and occupation by Royal Air Force |
1941 | Royal Air Force presence and the Parks Superintendent reported that damage to paths |
1959 May | Lease to be renewed for a further 99 years |
1962 October | 7 acres to be lost, cut off by a new road, and 3.9 acres acquired from Tredegar Park Golf Club |
1974 June | Paddling pool under construction |
1977 January | Recreation ground renamed "Tredegar Park Sports Ground" after Newport Council acquired Tredegar House and Country Park |
1978 February | Skate board rink to be provided |
1986 April | Six tennis courts to be resurfaced |