West Park, Jarrow

Address: Park Road, Jarrow, NE32 5JH
Telephone number: 0191 427 7000

Facilities

  • Bandstand
  • Bowling greens
  • Friends of the park group
  • Junior football pitches
  • Multi use games area
  • Outdoor gym equipment
  • Pavilions
  • Petanque
  • Play area

History

West Park was donated to the people of Jarrow by Sir Walter and Lady Northbourne James in 1876.

Sir Walter James, first Lord Northbourne (1816 to 1893) was a Liberal MP for Gateshead, who married Sarah Caroline Ellison, the daughter of Cuthbert Ellison of Hebburn on 19 April 1841.  

Green Flag Award

West Park holds a prestigious Green Flag Award.

Green Flags are a celebration of parks and green spaces of the highest quality and are awarded by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.