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View article Learn more about improvements to East Park

Learn more about improvements to East Park

28th November 2023

Residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to events to learn more about improvements to one of Hull’s popular parks. Major changes are planned to improve parking and access within East Park. As part of the proposals, the main gates to East Park will reopen to motorists (in-line with existing park opening times) creating increased […]

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View article Checkmate – council reveals plans for chess tables in two Hull parks

Checkmate – council reveals plans for chess tables in two Hull parks

31st October 2023

Chess enthusiasts could soon be able to showcase their tactical skills as plans to install equipment in two Hull parks have been revealed. Two new chess tables, each with fixed seats, will be coming soon thanks to the Levelling Up Parks Fund which has allocated £5,000 to Hull City Council. To enable residents to access […]

View article East Park and Pearson Park celebrate prestigious Green Flag Award

East Park and Pearson Park celebrate prestigious Green Flag Award

26th July 2023

Hull City Council is celebrating Green Flag Awards for East Park and Pearson Park, as they retain the coveted status for another year. The news that the two iconic sites achieved the accreditation is testament to the hard work and dedication of the teams that care for the green spaces so that residents can enjoy […]

View article New community parks improvement strategy to be heard by councillors

New community parks improvement strategy to be heard by councillors

16th November 2022

A report highlighting a programme of regeneration projects across the city’s parks will be heard by scrutiny councillors next week. The parks and open spaces report includes a number of schemes that are already underway, alongside proposals for a range of further improvements. It will seek approval to move these projects forward, funded by the […]

View article Decision record: Contractor appointed for East Park parking and footpath improvement works

Decision record: Contractor appointed for East Park parking and footpath improvement works

25th February 2022

A contractor has been appointed to provide a new footpath and parking improvements at East Park. Hull City Council has today published a decision record confirming the awarding of the contract to CR Reynolds Limited, for the sum of £63,317.64, after an open tender process in which bids were assessed on a ‘best value’ basis, […]

View article Streetscene services shortlisted for two national awards

Streetscene services shortlisted for two national awards

2nd December 2021

Hull City Council’s Streetscene services have been shortlisted for two awards in the 2021 APSE Performance Network Awards. Making up part of the Association for Public Service Excellence’s (APSE) Performance Network Programme event, the awards ceremony celebrates the best-performing and most-improved authorities for their achievements. Streetscene services’ work throughout 2020 and 2021 sees them nominated […]

View article East Park and Pearson Park celebrate Green Flag Award

East Park and Pearson Park celebrate Green Flag Award

14th October 2021

Hull City Council is celebrating Green Flag Awards for Pearson Park, which has been successful in attaining the award for the first time, and for East Park, which has retained the award for a further year. The Green Flag Award recognises the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. The scheme, managed by environmental […]

View article New free virtual walking trail tells the story of Thomas Ferens

New free virtual walking trail tells the story of Thomas Ferens

5th August 2021

Visitors to East Park can now learn more about Hull philanthropist Thomas Ferens in a new virtual walking trail. The trail is available now on the popular free Love Exploring app, which launched at the end of 2020 in East Park. The app already has augmented reality features meaning families can hunt for dinosaurs and […]

View article East Park water play reopens for summer of fun

East Park water play reopens for summer of fun

23rd July 2021

The £850,000 revamped splash pad at East Park reopens on Saturday 24 July. Work began last October when water play specialists Ustigate fully redesigned the space and re-purposed the lower pool as a splash pad with water jets, landscaping the remaining area. The former plant room and holding tanks have also been replaced with an […]

View article Power supply to be installed at East Park water play

Power supply to be installed at East Park water play

17th June 2021

A new electricity supply is to be installed at East Park next week that will power the newly refurbished water play area. This installation work will be done on Monday (21 June) and should be completed in a day. The works mean that the two entrances to the play park closest to the carpark, along […]

View article Extra parking to be introduced at East Park

Extra parking to be introduced at East Park

19th March 2021

Plans to introduce additional parking for motorists visiting East Park have been revealed. The new car park will allow spaces for up to forty cars and will also include the development of a permanent road from the back of Woodford Leisure Centre car park to the small existing car park in East Park. The move […]

View article Historic boat splashes back into East Park

Historic boat splashes back into East Park

19th March 2021

Hull’s historic splash boat has returned to East Park following a £250,000 refurbishment. The listed wicksteed splash boat is one of only three left in England and has been providing thrills to visitors for almost 100 years. Specialist amusement ride contractors John H Rundle Limited have spent time carrying out detailed design and restoration to […]