Introduction
Perrett Park is a municipal park dating to around 1900.
Terrain
Steeply sloping
Perrett Park is mostly open grassland, on a steeply sloping site which forms a natural amphitheatre or bowl. At the top of this bowl a long terrace has been created, running along two sides of the park. This terrace has been laid out with rose beds and shrubberies, paved walkways and benches which command a fine view to the west and north.
Perrett Park is maintained by the Parks Department of Bristol City Council. The grass is cut regularly and the park is kept clean and tidy. The terrace gardens are kept in good order.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
This is a municipal site for general public use.
Owners
Bristol City Council
The Council House, College Green, BS1 5TR
- History
The site now occupied by Perrett Park was purchased by Bristol City Corporation from Lady Smyth of Ashton Court for £1,000. £500 of this money was provided by Councillor Perrett, after whom the park is named.
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
- Features & Designations
Features
- Terrace
- Description: The long terrace gardens of Perrett Park are an unusual feature in a municipal park. They were laid out in 1939-40, and take advantage of the fine natural position of the park. The paved walk along the terrace has fine views to the west and north, and the flower beds and shrubberies provide a good variety of plant form and colour.
- Parkland
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Recreational
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
6.65
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
E. T. Thacker
Avon Gardens Trust