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White Rock Gardens

First acquired by the Council in 1902, but never re-landscaped completely until 1920. The garden is reasonably central and is close to St Leonards (a priority ward). The western side of Falaise Road is subject of a major leisure development including multi use games area, skateboarding, tennis and putting.

The site benefits from 6 bowling greens of a high standard (used for the County Finals in 2003), putting course, hard tennis courts and a skateboard facility. Many horticultural improvements have already been made with the aim of addressing Council core priorities while removing low value features. The garden includes grass areas, beds and the Oval, a larger grass area used for events.

West Marina Gardens

The land was purchased in 1886 and laid out as a pleasure garden by 1891. The site is well used and includes a bowls green, putting course and formal gardens. It is at the western extreme of the frontline garden displays. Recently decorative lighting has been installed.

Gensing Gardens

The garden was purchased by the Council in 1872 and landscaped by the then Borough Surveyor, William Andrews. Little is recorded on the history of the site. It has been subject to numerous improvements during the last 10 years. It is within a priority ward and is a rare and valuable open space within the neighbourhood.

It consists of shrub, and flower beds, trees, grass areas and an equipped playground suitable for children up to the age of 14.

Warrior Square Gardens

The site was opened as a subscription garden in 1852. The Council purchased a strip of land at the southernmost tip to erect a statue of Queen Victoria in 1902. All but the uppermost rose garden was acquired by the Council in 1920; the upper garden being donated to the Council in 1930.

Recent improvements include major re-landscaping and wall restoration, completed in 2001. The lower section was completely re-laid following extensive excavation by Southern Water.