Grange Park was opened in 1920, a rectangular area with access from Arnold Avenue on the North side and Eldon Street on the south side. There was a fountain in the centre, with a stage for musicians situated centre left, a glasshouse to the right of Eldon Street and a pond for water plants in the northeast corner opposite. Around the edges of the park, there were rose gardens, with seats nearby for people to smell the flowers and listen to music.
The park has altered considerably since then. Now there is a large rose garden, occupying the central area where the fountain stood, and with seats all around it. One of the smaller rose gardens remains on the north side of the park. The bandstand (stage for musicians) has also been replaced, by amphitheatre concerts and associated seating. The glasshouse has gone and in its place is a water feature; similarly, where the pond for water plants stood there is now a children’s play area with a cafe nearby. Access to the park is still via the two original entrances, but there is now a third entrance near the water feature from an underground car park.
Despite the significant changes, the park retains the basic elements of flowers, water, seating, and music, with the addition of a cafe and a children’s play area.