St James' Park

The popular park covers 2.3 hectares and has an interesting history and heritage, which is being uncovered as part of a parks for people project. Historical maps show that the site was used as a nursery in 1865 and by 1897 use had changed to a gravel pit. Council archives record that the land was bought in 1907 and gravel extraction continued until the land was finally landscaped in 1911 for public use.

St James' Park re-opened in 2011 following improvement works under a 'Parks for People' project, jointly funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Big Lottery Fund and Southampton City Council, in partnership with Friends of St James' Park.

Location

Church Street, Upper Shirley, Southampton, SO15 5LW

Facilities

• Café
• Botanical walk
• Well equipped play area
• Climbing wall
• Outdoor gym equipment
• Tennis Courts
• Open grass area
• Seating

Accessibility

Good level access on macadam paths.

Friends group

Yes, want to join? Visit Friends of St James' Park.

Find out more about friends groups.

Management plan

Yes, view the St James' Park management plan.