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Preston flooding: Parks across the city turned into lakes after Boxing Day downpours

Posted on - 26th December, 2015 - 8:00pm | Author - | Posted in - Ashton-on-Ribble, Avenham, Moor Park, Parks, Preston City Centre, Preston News
Ashton Park's new water feature Pic: Tony Worrall

Ashton Park’s new water feature Pic: Tony Worrall

Preston’s parks have been left a waterlogged mess after torrential rain during the Christmas period.

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The city’s award-winning green spaces have been turned into temporary lakes and run off areas for rivers and brooks.

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Ashton Park and Haslam Park have new lakes submerging vast areas.

Savick Brook bursting its banks in Haslam Park Pic: Tony Worrall

Savick Brook bursting its banks in Haslam Park Pic: Tony Worrall

Avenham Park Pavillion looks set to disappear under a foot of water, its toilets are already flooded.

Avenham Park Pavillion slowly disappearing in flood water Pic: Peter Kelly

Avenham Park Pavillion slowly disappearing in flood water Pic: Peter Kelly

The River Ribble is beginning to burst its banks along the side of Avenham and Miller Park.

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Miller Park resembles a lake as the flood water reaches ever higher.

Miller Park disappears in flood water Pic: FireKate91

Miller Park disappears in flood water Pic: FireKate91

Moor Park’s new temporary water feature looks like it’ll be permanent for weeks to come.

Flood warnings and alerts remain in place from the Environment Agency as Preston is battered by heavy rain.

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