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Jesus Green is a lovely park in the city of Cambridge, England. It is found just north of Jesus College, a big school by the River Cam. The park sits between a small stream called Jesus Ditch and the river.
People love to visit Jesus Green for many fun reasons. One of the most special spots is the Jesus Green Swimming Pool. This is a big outdoor pool where families can cool off in the summer. It is one of the longest outdoor pools in all of Europe!
Near the park, along the river, many people enjoy rowing boats. Some even live on their boats here. Every year in May, the Cambridge Beer Festival brings lots of visitors to the green fields of Jesus Green.
The park changed a little in 1890 when a new road, Victoria Avenue, was built. Before that, Jesus Green was part of a bigger open area called Midsummer Common. Today, it is a nice place for everyone to relax and have fun.
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