New trail explores the legacy of Campbell Park.
To celebrate more than 40 years of Campbell Park, The Parks Trust in partnership with Living Archive have created a new trail for visitors to discover more about the city’s central park.
Supported by funding from MK City Council and MK Community Foundation, the trail includes special interviews – to watch, listen to, and read - with some of the people behind the design of Campbell Park and those who care for the park today.
There’s also historic plans and drawings from the archives that show the incredible vision of the organisation that created MK - Milton Keynes Development Corporation. For example, did you know that a “water carpet” was planned for the park? And, that they had hoped to build a national sculpture park here, with sculptures by Henry Moore?
Aimed at adults and older children, the interactive trail can be started from anywhere in the park – just look out for the special A3 trail boards, and scan the QR codes on a phone or tablet.
Sarah Griffiths, Outdoor Learning and Interpretation Manager at The Parks Trust says “From the ambitious ideas of the 1970’s to today’s modern urban park, this trail brings the story of Campbell Park to life. The central park has been a key part of the development of Milton Keynes and it’s great to be able to share stories from behind the scenes.”
The new trail is perfect for a lunch break walk, or an insightful stroll through the city’s central park with family or friends. The route will help visitors to find out more about the art, design and wildlife that makes Campbell Park so special. Find out more about the trail at: theparkstrust.com/campbellpark40
