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The plans below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

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The supplied map gives information about the current plan for Grange
Park
as well as
 the previous plan in 1920.
Overall
, the
park
 has been noticeably altered over the given period
To begin
 with, in the past, there was a stage for musicians on the west side of the
park
 surrounded by a circle rose garden on the north and south sides of it. In the present design,
this
 area has been demolished and a new Amphitheatre for concerts has been built
instead
 on the edge of the west of the
park
while
 the rose garden has remained on the north. Regarding the
park
's centre, a Fountain was replaced by a square rose garden, and seating areas that moved from the west are around it
In addition
,
however
, the two main entrances of the
park
 have not changed over the years, to the east corner of the
park
, there is an additional entrance added for the underground car
park
, and at the same time, the glasshouses at
this
 area are completely changed to be a water feature. The RoseGardenn and pond for water plants are replaced by a new cafe and constructed playing area for children. In conclusion,
however
, the
park
 experienced a significant alteration, there is a clear development by adding a variety of facilities and entertainment.
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