Seaton Park was developed on the site of Glebe Farm Estate in Station Lane, Seaton Carew. The land was purchased by West Hartlepool Council in 1949 and planning was begun in August 1959. The park was opened in April 1962.
The park was built on what were known locally as Dodd's and Eggy's fields. Located just behind the sea front, it covers 6.5 hectares and has tennis courts, a bowling green and children's playgrounds.
There is a very active Friends of Seaton Park group with a website at http://www.seatonheritage.co.uk/.
On 28th April 1962 Alderman Gallimore, chairman of West Hartlepool Parks Committee declared Seaton Park open. It was stocked with 800 shrubs and 250 trees.
More detail »In August 1959, work was beginning on Seaton Park although it was two years before the official opening. The image is taken from the entrance in Station Lane.
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