Footpath improvement works planned for East Park 13th October 2025 Essential improvement work is set to begin in East Park later this month, bringing much-needed upgrades to the park’s footpaths. The improvements will involve resurfacing and reconstructing areas of the footpaths which have deteriorated, whilst also improving existing drainage. Once finished, the newly improved footpaths will provide a safe and even surface for everyone who […] Read more News Parks Regeneration Councillor Mark IeronimoCouncillor Rob PritchardEast ParkFootpathsimprovementsPBS Construction
Preparation for 2026 water play starts now 4th September 2025 Works to refurbish Pickering Park and repair East Park water play areas have started, allowing ample time to be ready for the 2026 summer season. Pickering Park paddling pool will receive a full refurbishment with improvements including new jets and water features, as well as a new plant room with an upgraded filtration system. East […] Read more Community and Living News Parks Regeneration Cllr Rob PritchardEast ParkPickering Park Paddling Pool
Picnic in the Park event in celebration of Learning Disability Week 18th June 2025 Hull City Council organised a Picnic in the Park event in East Park in honour of Learning Disability Week. The council invited people they provide service support to for a day of fun and celebration. In attendance also were members of the Learning Disability Partnership Board & Profound Multiple Learning Disabilities, people supported by local […] Read more Adult social care News adult social careCouncillor Linda ChambersEast Parklearning disabilitiesLearning Disability Week
East Park to undergo improvements to enhance accessibility 23rd May 2025 Hull City Council has confirmed that one of the city’s most cherished parks, East Park, will benefit from significant improvement works starting this month. The project aims to enhance accessibility and increase parking spaces, ensuring the park remains a safe and enjoyable place for all visitors. A key highlight of this scheme is the reopening […] Read more News Parks Councillor Mark IeronimoCouncillor Rob PritchardEast ParkimprovementsWright Civil Engineering
VE Day 80 celebrations come to Hull 17th April 2025 Families in Hull will have the opportunity to come together and pay tribute to the Second World War generation from Saturday 3 to Thursday 8 May. A number of celebration events will take place across Hull to commemorate VE Day’s 80th year. On Monday 5 May a street party will be set up in East […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on 80th anniversaryBack to OursBransholme Chat shopcelebration eventscenotaphChris JacksonEast ParkHull 4 HeroesLouise YatesPrinces QuayRoyal British Legionstreet partyVE DayVE Day 80
Shetland pony pair make East Park debut 22nd October 2024 East Park’s Animal Education Centre has gained two new residents as a pair of Shetland ponies have moved in. Ten-year-old Bonnie and Benjie have arrived following re-homing through the BlueCross animal welfare charity and are now settling into their new home. The duo are lifelong companions, having been together since they were six months old, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Parks Animal Education CentreBenjieBlueCrossBonnieCllr Rob PritchardEast ParkEmma BurdonShetland ponies
East Park to benefit from essential footpath improvement scheme 1st October 2024 Hull City Council has confirmed that one of the city’s most cherished parks, East Park, will benefit from essential footpath improvement works this month (October). The scheme will involve renewing areas of the footpath between the animal shelter and the play park, which is currently in a deteriorated state. Once finished the newly improved footpath will […] Read more News Parks Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoCouncillor Rob PritchardEast ParkimprovementsParks and Open SpacesRoche Civil Engineering
First PlayZone sites confirmed for Hull 8th July 2024 Bude Park and East Park have been confirmed for PlayZones in Hull. The PlayZone at Bude Park is part of wider regeneration works on the site, including the installation of new football facilities, pavilion and splash pad. The provision at East Park will replace the unused MUGA adjacent to Woodford Leisure Centre which closed several […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Bude ParkCllr Rob PritchardEast Park
What’s on in Hull – June 2024 1st June 2024 There’s something for everybody in Hull this June! Find out what’s on and get involved. Hull Street Food Night Returns Zebedee’s Yard, Thursday 20 May, 4pm – 9pm Hull’s popular Street Food Nights are returning this June. Held in Zebedee’s Yard, this open-air event offers food and drinks from around the world, and provides the […] Read more News What's on East ParkGood Things MarketHull New TheatreHull Street Food NightsHull's Milk TrailRun For All Hull 10KZebedee's Yard
Start the summer with a splash 24th May 2024 Families can splash into summer this weekend as three of the city’s water play areas open to the public. East Park, Alderman Kneeshaw and West Park splash pads will be open from Saturday (25 May) every day through the half term and then at weekends 10am – 5pm.All are free to use. Councillor Rob Pritchard, […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News What's on Alderman KneeshawBude ParkCllr Rob PritchardEast ParkParkssummerwater playWest Park
New attraction in two Hull parks as chess tables installed 21st March 2024 Visitors to two of Hull’s most popular parks can now enjoy a game of chess after seating and tables were installed. The facilities were installed at East Park, near to the lake, and Pearson Park, close to the pond and café, yesterday, Tuesday 19 March. Hull City Council was the recipient of £5,000 from the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration ChessCllr Jack HainesEast ParkLevelling Up Parks FundPearson Park
East Area Committee to discuss East Park plans 27th February 2024 Plans for changes at East Park will be discussed at the East Area Committee next week, after public consultation came to an end. One of Hull’s most popular parks is subject to planned changes to improve parking and access. As part of the proposals, the main gates to East Park will reopen to motorists (in-line […] Read more Community and Living Environment Leisure & Culture News Transport & Streets Cllr Rob PritchardEast Area CommitteeEast Park
