Southampton Central Parks

Southampton Central Parks
Statue of Isaac Watts in West Park
Shown within Southampton
TypePublic park
LocationSouthampton, Hampshire, England
Coordinates50°54′25″N 1°24′10″W / 50.90699°N 1.402667°W / 50.90699; -1.402667
Area21 ha (52 acres)
Created1854-1866
Operated bySouthampton City Council
StatusOpen year-round
AwardsGreen Flag Award
WebsiteOfficial website
Official nameCentral Parks, Southampton
Designated9 February 1995
Reference no.1001323

The Southampton Central Parks are a set of five parks, which collectively make a central public park, in the heart of the city of Southampton. Created between 1854 and 1866, they have gained Grade II* listed status, as well as being part of the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. The parks are legally Common Land.