Derby Arboretum is a public park and arboretum in the city of Derby, England, located about 1 mile (1.6 km) south of the city centre in the Rose Hill area - wikipedia 
1840: opens
It was opened in 1840, following the donation of the land by local philanthropist Joseph Strutt, and to designs by John Claudius Loudon. It was the first publicly owned, landscaped, urban, recreational park in England.
View from Derby Arboretum looking north to the Grove Street (Main) Entrance. Restored 2005 Photo taken By local semi professional photographer Chris Harris, as part of a 5 year photographic project to record the restoration of this public park - wikimedia
# History
Derby Arboretum opened in 1840 and is often described as "Britain's first public park". Although green spaces and common lands had existed previously, as had private parkland and gardens, the park in Derby was the first to be deliberately planned as a place of public recreation in an urban setting:
- Britains public parks - telegraph.co.uk
- Britain's first public park - independent.co.uk
# See also * Notable landmarks * The Arboretum today * References * External links