Parks Committee

• Parks and Smallholding etc Committee Parks and Allotments Committee (1961-1973)

• Parks Committee; 1913-1961

The corporation took over ownership and management of common lands in the twenteith century and developed them for the use of residents. Recreation facilities and allotments were provided, and use of land leased for short or longer terms to York commercial and amatuer groups, events, clubs and societies. In 1921 the corporation accepted the donation of Rowntree Park from Joseph Rowntree, and it became York's first municipal park.
Replaced the Strays Committee (1907-1913) in 1913 and took over allotment functions from the Estates Committee. Instructed Head Gardener and Parks Superintendant. Allotment functions transferred to Allotments Committee c.1924. Merged with Alloments committee in 1961.

Responsible for legal allotment provisions.

Responsible for managing parks, strays (including the Knavesmire), receration grounds, walks, allotments and small-holdings. Developed, leased, rented, monitored and inspected these assets. Liaised with rights-holding freemen. Instructed gardeners. Produced printed montly reports. Sub-committees on matters including bowling greens and tennis tournaments.

The corporation took over ownership and management of common lands in the twenteith century and developed them for the use of residents. Recreation facilities and allotments were provided, and use of land leased for short or longer terms to York commercial and amatuer groups, events, clubs and societies. In 1921 the corporation accepted the donation of Rowntree Park from Joseph Rowntree, and it became York's first municipal park.

International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa

York VCH, BC 51, BC 52/1, BC 53/3 , JBM How York Governs Itself