of special interest: Cricket pavilion — the pavilion was designed by Sir Thomas Jackson. The cricket ground and pavilion are used by the Oxford University Cricket Club. The two ends of the pitch are the Pavilion End and the Norham Gardens End. Seven large giant sequoias planted in about 1888. A duck pond with water lilies and a small island, constructed in 1925. High Bridge, built in 1923–24 as a relief project for the unemployed. It is usually called Rainbow Bridge, because of its shape. Genetic Garden — an experimental garden established by Professor Cyril Darlington to demonstrate evolutionary processes. Styphnolobium japonicum, known as the Japanese Pagoda Tree. Planted in 1888. Coronation Clump, a clump of trees planted to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Parson's Pleasure, once used as a secluded nude bathing area, but now closed and forms part of the park. Gallery See also Dame's Delight Norham Manor estate Fenner's, where first-class cricket is played in Cambridge References External links Oxford University Parks website Cricket in the Parks website (home of Oxford CC and Oxford UCCE) View of University Park Looking Towards New College, Oxford by William Turner (1789–1862) in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City 1864 establishments in England Parks Cricket grounds in Oxfordshire Parks and open spaces in Oxford Sport at the University of Oxford Sports venues in Oxford University sports venues in the United Kingdom