Commonwealth Park: Commonwealth Park is situated in the centre of town and was opened in June 2014. Enjoy a day out in the sun accompanied by the sounds of nature engraved in history. This is the first public park built since the Alameda was opened in 1816. Built to the south of King's Bastion and the north of South Bastion it provides a rare open and green space close to the city centre. Flanked by the city walls with a range of water features it offers an oasis of calm from a hectic and busy city.