Leisure Time
1837 to 1901
Zoological Gardens Spring Bank, Hull	Opening in 1840, the site was laid out with shrubbery and fountains; with 4 acres of water including 2 lakes. As well as the birds and animals exhibited there (which included polar bears, wolves, elephants, tigers and pelicans), the Gardens boasted a Concert Hall and a Camera Oscura - an invention popular with the Victorians which allowed them to observe the passing scene without being observed themselves!
Pearson Park Prince's Avenue, Hull	Hull's first park was laid out in 1860 and features a Victorian conservatory which is home to snakes, fish, birds, tropical plants and the exotic axolotyl - an albino Mexican Salamander which pre-dates the dinosaurs.
Botanic Gardens Spring Bank, Hull	A smaller version of the Hessle Road Botanic Gardens which, after its 1890 closure, became the grounds of Hymers College.
East Park Holderness Road	Hull's largest park is home to 6 bowling greens, 2 playgrounds, 2 football pitches, a 30-acre lake where fishing and boating can be enjoyed.
Pickering Park Hessle Road, Hull	Ornamental gardens 18 aviaries Playground Paddling pool, open and supervised during school summer holidays- normally last week in July till second week in September 4 football pitches 2 bowling greens 80 peg fishing lake
Georgian Parks & Gardens

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