Isle of Man Guide - RAMSEY, Mooragh Park

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Mooragh Park

Price:	*Boat Hire per 30 minutes* Canoes: £3.50, deposit £2.50, 2 seats Small Rowing Boats: £2.50, deposit £2.50, 3 seats Large Rowing Boats: £3.50, deposit £3.50, 5 seats Padalos: £3.50, deposit £3.50, 3 seats *Tuition (prior booking required)* Sailing Lesson: 1 person £20 per hour 2 persona £30 per hour Kayaking Lessons: 1-4 persons £20 per hour *Putting* Adult:£2 Child:£1.50 *Bowls (per session)* Adult:£2 Child:£1.50
Disabled:	Access
Location:	Ramsey
Parking:	Ample, close by
Size:	16 hectares, 40 acres
Suitable:	All ages

History

Mooragh Park was not always a park for it was built, but then its lake was not always a lake. In 1881, the Ramsey Town Commissioners bought a 200 acre tidal swamp. The Land was purchased for 1,200 pounds with the intent to build the site into a pleasure park. Six years later the site was opened to the public and included many of the sites it does today. The park and lake proved to be a great success for Ramsey, bringing visitors and tourists alike. Events were held there as they still are now and Mooragh remains a popular public gathering place for the island.

Location

Along the northern coast of the promenade in the town of Ramsey, which on the east side of the island.

By Vehicle:
Head towards the north and Ramsey.

By Bus:
Take bus routes no. 5 and 6 from Douglas and Peel to Ramsey and walk to the coast.

By Railway:
Travel to Douglas on the Steam Railway and then to Ramsey on the Electric Railway. Mooragh Park is just a short walk away.

Site

Boating Lake (5 hectares, 12 acres)

Tennis Courts

Childrens Play Area

Childrens Paddling Pool

Bowling Green

Crazy (Miniature) Golf

Gardens

Cafe

Visiting Mooragh Park

Near the town of Ramsey and not far from the coast lies a beautiful lake set in green surroundings. Children play on swings, slides and other outside playground equipment as parents watch from nearby benches. Not far away small children splash around in a shallow pool while others eat ice cream cones bought from the cafe nearby.

If the scene was not complete then the views overlooking the large man made lake would make things so. Sail boats, canoes and paddlers make their way around the calm waters. While people walk along the path which wraps around the lake. Bowlers try out the lush green and nearby a family enjoys the Crazy (Miniature) Golf.

Events

Dates:	Tuesday 03 June 2008
Description:	Ramsey Motorcycle Sprint. The Sprint has been run since 1978 and is one of the biggest events outside the TT races. It regularly attracts crowds of 20,000 and above. The event has an extremely tremendous atmosphere with the spectators watching the races whilst soaking up the sun. Course closed from 9am until 5pm. FREE entry and parking. A celebration of motorcycling which will include a host of biking activities, rallies, stunts, exhibitions, displays and activities to interest all age groups. Also trade stands and various other attractions including the Vintage Motor Cycle Club Rally in the Mooragh Park. Mooragh Promenade, Ramsey.

Dates:	Sunday 15 June 2008
Description:	Ramsey Town Band Concert at the Lakeside Centre, Mooragh Park at 3pm. Lakeside Centre, Ramsey.

Dates:	Saturday 21 June 2008 - Monday 23 June 2008
Description:	Manx Model Boat Club. The 3 day Scale Model Boating Festival covering on the water steering and tug towing competitions and static scale model judging. This includes an evening prize presentation for the competitors. From 10am until 4pm. 21st-Onchan Park, 22nd Mooragh Park and 23rd Silverdale. Various Venues, Douglas.
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Event information supplied by the Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure (01624 686766)