Best views over Liverpool - Everton Park

Until the 1960s the area of Everton Park was densely packed with historic terraced houses. The so-called slum clearance moved thousands of families into new developments in the outskirts and left it for green redevelopment. 

For sure, as many locals would admit, it had lost its poignant and cherished character but gained the view over Liverpool and Mersey estuary. 

One may say it has come full circle as this area of Everton was rural until mid 19th century. Since then, the massive movement of people during the Industrial Revolution caused many cities like Liverpool to become overpopulated. 

Initially, Everton was ring-fenced for wealthy merchants and shipowners. Over time many upper-class people moved out and left the place for the working dockmen. It was packed, filthy, smelly, rowdy. 

A completely different place from what it is now.

The highest point is St. George’s Church, one of the few remaining churches in the area, where Irish Catholics and Protestants were claiming their influence in a strongly divided sectarian neighbourhood. 

Today, there are many activities going on, with heritage trail, multi-use games fields, sporting activities and a friendly nature reserve. A great place to spend some time on the longest days of the year!