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St Matthias Park

Introduction

This is a municipal park dating to 1884.

St. Matthias' Park is laid out on a small patch of land in a crowded part of the city centre. It is landscaped in the typical style of a municipal park, with open grassland, rows of mature plane trees, flower beds and shrubberies. It is enclosed by a fence mounted on a low parapet wall.

St. Matthias' Park is maintained by the Parks Department of Bristol City Council. The grass is cut regularly and the park is kept clean and tidy.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

This is a municipal park for general public use.

History

St. Matthias' Park was laid out on land left vacant by the building of a road in 1884. The landscaping cost the Corporation £800, and the park was opened to the public in 1887.

Features & Designations

Designations

  • Conservation Area

  • Reference: Old Market

Features

  • Parkland
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Recreational

Survival

Extant

Hectares

0.8

Open to the public

Yes