Stanley Park was started in 1920 when the Mayor of Blackpool and Sir Albert Parkinson purchased a large area of land on the out skirts of town. Later Blackpool Council purchased additional land and took over the project

The park is a beautiful example of a Victorian park and as such it its national importance was recognised and it was granted a Grade II* Listing.

The construction work was completed and the park opened to the public on 2nd October 1926 by Lord Derby, Sir George Edward Villiers Stanley, hense Stanley Park.

The design of the park was given to a local architect who was assisted by Dr Mackenzie who took teh responsibility to design the golf course. Dr Mackenzie had previously designed golf courses at Blackpool North Shore and at Lytham and St Annes.

The park is designed around a central Italian garden and the main paths radiate out from this.

The park is divided into four main areas: The Eastern quarter, The Northern quarter, The Western quarter and the Southern quarter.

Currently some of the historic gardens are under going refurbishment to bring them back to their former glory.