Hove Park
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| Type | Public Park |
| Location | Hove, England |
| Area | 40 acres |
| Operated by | Brighton & Hove City Council |
| Open | 24 hours |
| Status | Open year round |
Coordinates: 50°50′35.53″N 0°10′18.06″W / 50.8432028°N 0.1716833°W Hove Park is a park within the English city of Brighton & Hove. It is also the name of an electoral ward in Brighton and Hove whose population at the 2011 census was 10,602.
A paved path goes all round the park, approximately 1.17 miles (1.89 km) in length, and is often used by walkers and runners. There are also several paved paths cross-secting the park at various points. Brighton & Hove Albion's traditional home, the Goldstone Ground was opposite the park, until it was demolished.
Facilities include a fenced off playground, a football pitch, a basketball court, a climbing boulder and several tennis courts. The park's bowling green is no longer in use. The club pavilion and bowling green has been leased to local health & fitness club Riptide by Brighton and Hove City Council. A cafe operates throughout the year and serves refreshments. Public toilets are located near the cafe.
In the southwest corner lies a rock called The Goldstone. Legend has it that the devil threw the approximately 20 ton rock there while excavating Devil's Dyke. Towards the north is a sculpture by the environmental artist Chris Drury; Fingermaze is a labyrinth-like design based on a fingerprint, consisting of stones set into the turf.
Hove Park is home to the Brighton Parkrun.
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