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Miller Park, Preston is a public parkland and gardens located on the banks of the river Ribble in Preston, Lancashire in north west England. The park is one of two city centre Victorian era parklands in Preston, the other being its sister and neighbour the larger Avenham Park.


The parkland has many full sized trees including Horse-chestnut and oak trees. A fine Victorian style fountain and rose garden takes pride of place in the park along with many flower beds.


The land has been preserved as parkland because building work would be difficult on the embankment of the river which floods from time to time. The park was designed by Edward Milner and covers 10.22 acres (41,000 m²).


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