Barrowford Park is situated in the heart of Barrowford and dates back to the 1920s when it was donated to the people of Barrowford by two local cotton manufacturers.
The council are proud to confirm that Barrowford Park was awarded the prestigious Green Flag award in 2012 which is a respected national standard for parks and green spaces. This is the 5th time theyhave been awarded this award since 2008.
They wanted to create a Memorial for the young men of Barrowford who had lost their lives in World War One and conceived of a park and recreation ground as being a fitting memorial because it would also be of benefit to the community.
The Park has a bowling green, War Memorial and two children's playgrounds, and some outdoor fitness equipment.
In the heart of the Park are a lake and a wetland area. The lake was once the original mill pond. The pond is populated with moorhen, ducks and coots. Also situated at the back of the Park is Barrowford Cemetery which incorporates the Woodland Cemetery. (there is another geocache there)
A new picnic area has been developed near to the cemetery. The Park hosts both the annual Barrowford Show and events organised by the Friends Groups and Park Keeper Service.