The provided maps illustrate the evolution of Grange Park from its inception in 1920 to the present day. Overall, the park has undergone a substantial transformation, shifting from a more traditional, decorative layout with a focus on natural elements and classical entertainment to a more modern recreational space equipped with diverse amenities and facilities for various age groups, including an underground car park. In 1920, the park featured two entrances, one from Arnold Avenue and another from Eldon Street, which remain in place today. Originally, a stage for musicians was centrally located on the western side, alongside a large fountain in the middle of the park. Today, the stage has been replaced by an amphitheatre for concerts, offering a more extensive seating arrangement. The central fountain has been removed, and its location is now occupied by a new, smaller rose garden surrounded by seats. The multiple rose gardens that flanked the entrances and lined the perimeter in 1920 have largely been consolidated or repurposed, with only a few remaining in their original positions, such as the one in the top-left corner. Significant new additions have been made to Grange Park. The eastern side, which once contained a pond for water plants and a glasshouse, has been entirely redeveloped. This area now hosts a modern water feature at the southern end, and further north, a café and a children's play area have been introduced. Moreover, directly accessible from Eldon Street, an entrance to an underground car park has been constructed, reflecting the increased need for visitor parking. The overall seating arrangements have also been revised, moving from distributed benches along the perimeter to more concentrated areas around the central rose garden and the amphitheatre.
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