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Onchan Pleasure Park

Onchan, Isle of Man

The site was originally farmland until the Onchan Village Commissioners purchased the land after World War II. Onchan Pleasure Park was completed in 1951after 3 years of work at a cost of £60,000 and became the envy of the rest of the island.

Crazy Golf at Onchan Pleasure Park, Onchan, Isle of Man

The main feature was the stadium which was the first ever banked cycle track and the park also included a grandstand, cafe, changing rooms, bowling green, tennis courts, putting green, miniature golf and a children's play area. Many cycling events were held in the stadium and in 1961 it was chosen for a world cycling championship bringing competitors from all over the world to Onchan.

Many improvements have been made over the years including the creation of a boating lake on the site of the original tennis courts, whilst the stadium has moved to karting, stock car racing (which takes place in the summer) and football. New tennis courts were created and the café has been rebuilt with a restaurant above incorporated into a facility including squash courts. A flat bowling green has been added to the crown green as well as bumper boats, crazy golf and electrically operated kiddie cars.

Boating at Onchan Pleasure Park, Onchan, Isle of Man

Bumper Boats at Onchan Pleasure Park, Onchan, Isle of Man

Disabled facilities have been greatly improved - the children's playground is suitable equally for disabled children and there are two disabled toilets. Some activates at Onchan Pleasure Park are free. Available facilities at the park are: