Bellevue Park

Bellevue Park has been awarded the Green Flag accreditation by the CIVIC TRUST as recognition of the high standard of grounds maintenance, leisure facilities, community involvement and overall management. Each year parks that enter the award must complete a desk assessment and be visited by trained judges. The award is ongoing so high standards needs to be maintained throughout the year. We are also seeking the award for other parks in the Borough.

The Green Flag award is designed to improve the standards of parks and green space across England and Wales and is regarded as the national standard. The Green Flag scheme recognises high standards of excellence and highlights the good practice and achievements of the many people in creating and caring for open spaces. It is these high standards that Wrexham County Borough Council is committed to achieving in all the Boroughs Parks and Country parks.

The Civic Trust has managed the Green Flag Award scheme since 2000 and in that time the number of winning parks has grown from 55 to the 322 awards in 2005 across the United Kingdom. This growth is evidence that the value of green space such as Bellevue is gaining recognition, and the dedicated parks staff are once again getting the support that they deserve.

Please visit the website www.greenflagaward.org.uk for further information about the award scheme.

About Bellevue Park

The park was extensively re-furbished to it's original condition (Edwardian Period) partly funded by the Heritage Lottery, Urban parks Project, Welsh Development Agency and European Regional Development Fund and opened in June 2000.

Landscaped Parkland

The park contains a large number of mature trees which make up the shaded lime avenues that radiate from the bandstand area. There are also areas of new tree planting and ornamental shrub beds which were recently replenished as part of the Heritage Lottery re-furbishments. A landscaped rockery containing plants from the Edwardian period leads up to the to bowling greens.

A network of gently curving pathways lead you through the park which, in the evening, are lit by period lampstands providing a pleasant walk through the park. The paths lead up to a natural view point of Wrexham town including splendid views of the Parish Church and the surrounding hills. There is also a newly landscaped sensory garden at the entrance to the park by the statue of Queen Victoria.

Children's Play Areas

The park has play provision for Toddlers and Juniors alike. The areas are fenced to prevent access by dogs and rubber safer surface is provided beneath the play equipment. The play areas were constructed as part of the Heritage Lottery re-furbishment program which was completed in June 2000.

Bowling Green

The two bowling greens are extremely popular, and are a popular venue for inter-county matches. Members of the public can play bowls on the greens. The greens also play host to the Parciau Bowling Club.

Tennis Courts

There are three permanent bitumen macadam tennis courts in the park with provision for a further two courts during busy periods. There is no charge for use of the courts.

Basketball Court

There is a permanent basketball court marked out on a bitumen macadam court.

Measured Walking and Jogging Route

There is a measured 0.8km route around the park for joggers and walkers to utilise.

Car Parking

There are facilities for disabled persons to park their cars outside the community centre.

Toilet facilities

Facilities are provided for all visitors. The automated toilet is situated by the tennis courts and costs 20p.

Bandstand

The original bandstand set in a natural amphitheatre is lit in the evenings and is used for a program of concerts and bands throughout the summer designed to cater for all tastes of music. Information about the Bellevue music events is available on this web site, in the Parks leaflet or on banners located on the park entrance gates.

Annual Events & Summer Activity Program

Events and activities for all ages are organised by the Park Development Officer throughout the year. For information on the program of these events & activities please contact the Park Development Officer on 01978 264150. (Park Development Officer next to bowling pavilion) Information is also available in the Parks Leaflet and on this web site.

Historical Context

In the late 19th century requirements for a park were identified, although it was not until 1906 that the location of 'The Parciau' was finally secured as an add on to the existing Ruabon Road cemetery site. It was designed to commemorate the Jubilee Year of the incorporation of Wrexham. The Parciau was developed from 1910 with the entrance gates and lodge being provided by public subscriptions. The Queen Victoria Statue was moved from the centre of town in the 1920's to a location next to the pavilion. The pavilion was converted in the 1970's to provide a Community Centre. During the Second World War the Parciau was turned over for the production of food to supply school canteens. The Bandstand which is built in it's own natural amphitheatre was often used for Sunday Brass Concerts, but by the late 1960's had become disused, unsafe and was nearly demolished, however, it was refurbished in 1973.

Friends of Bellevue Park

The Friends of Bellevue is a voluntary community group set up in 2001. The group meet monthly along with staff to discuss any developments or future plans and acts as a an excellent means of communicating with park users and the local community. The group organises various events throughout the year and fundraises to help improve Bellevue. If you wish to join the Friends group please call either Barbara Jones 01978 262035 or Richard Aram Development Officer 01978 264150.