Peasholm Park is much-loved by residents and visitors alike with its unusual Japanese-inspired features and tree trail through the Glenn. The park first opened in 1912, the brainchild of the Borough engineer Harry W. Smith, and has gone through many further developments since. Take a walk through the park’s historic beginnings with these 16 photos from the Max Payne Collection.
13. Creation
A view looking towards North Marine Road and Woodall Avenue. Work on the park began in December 1910 and provided employment for 100 local men. The following year 60 labourers dug out the park lake. Photo: Max Payne Collection
14. Yacht pool
More crowds line the side of the pool, a few years later. In the centre distance the pagoda on the island can be seen. Photo: Max Payne Collection
15. Grand opening
Civil dignitaries gather at the boathouse on Peasholm Lake during the opening ceremony in June 1912. The boathouse stood for over a century before being demolished due to subsidence and replaced. Photo: Max Payne Collection
16. Entrance
One of the entrances to the park looking down towards the boathouse. Photo: Max Payne Collection