Manor Park, Larchmont
Manor Park, in the village of Larchmont, New York, consists of about 13 acres (53,000 m2) of land (with a shoreline of more than 5,000 feet) that lies along the Long Island Sound and Larchmont Harbor. It is well known for its striated rocks, gazebos, scenic views and walking pathways.
The history of Manor Park dates back to the 17th century when a Dutch ship captain "reported seeing campfires" belonging to the Siwanoy Indians in the area that now comprises the park, in 1614. Within a century, British and Dutch settlers had purchased much of the land.
In 1661, John Richbell, a wealthy trader purchased "three necks" of land from "Chiefs Wappaquewam and Manhattan" with the "middle neck" consisting the land comprising Larchmont and Manor Park. Samuel Palmer purchased the "middle neck" in 1701. Afterwards he and his family resided in the area until 1790 when most of the land was purchased by Peter Jay Munro, a nephew of John Jay, one of the "Founding Fathers" and the first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Subsequent to Munro’s ownership, Thomas J.S. Flint purchased the property comprising Manor Park and much of the Village of Larchmont and established the Larchmont Manor Company with plans of "developing the [area] into a suburban community..." During the 1870s, he reserved 6 acres (24,000 m2) of waterfront land and named it Larchmont Manor Park," which became the heart of today’s park.
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Manor Park (Nuneaton)
Manor Park was the former stadium of Nuneaton Borough A.F.C.. 22,114 spectators packed into the ground for an FA Cup tie against Rotherham United in 1967. The club moved away from Manor Park at the beginning of the 2007/08 season to a new home at Liberty Way which they share with Nuneaton R.F.C.. In 2008 Manor Park was demolished and housing was built on the site.
Coordinates: 52°31′21.92″N 1°29′04.16″W / 52.5227556°N 1.4844889°W / 52.5227556; -1.4844889
Manor Park, Nova Scotia
Manor Park is an upper-middle-class neighbourhood of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. The main entrance to the neighbourhood is from the east on Portland Street (Route 207). A secondary entrance, from the west, is by way of Celtic Drive, rising from the low-lying area around Lake Banook.
Within this neighbourhood is Brownlow Park, one of the Dartmouth's local parks. The park, named for Dan Brownlow, a former Mayor of Dartmouth, includes 2 tennis courts, a basketball court, a soccer field, a children's playground, and a pathway for joggers. There is also Oathill Lake which is surrounded by a small wooded area with a walking trail. This lake is enjoyed by many including fishermen and swimmers.
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