East Park

View article East Park visitors offered chance to see park in new light

East Park visitors offered chance to see park in new light

16th December 2020

Visitors to East Park will be able to explore it in a completely different way, thanks to a new free app. Love Exploring takes in the history and ecology of the park to produce virtual games and activities for the whole family to enjoy, a perfect way to be active this Christmas. Funded by Hull […]

View article Work begins on East Park splash pad revamp

Work begins on East Park splash pad revamp

21st October 2020

Contractors have moved into East Park to begin work on the £850,000 revamp of the splash pad. Water play specialists Ustigate have fully redesigned the space which will re-purpose the lower pool as a splash pad and water jets, landscaping the remaining area. They will also remove the plant room and holding tanks and replace […]

View article East Park pedestrian gates to close overnight from next month

East Park pedestrian gates to close overnight from next month

5th August 2020

The overnight closure of East Park pedestrian gates will begin again next month. From Monday 14 September, all 14 gates will be closed from around 7pm and will reopen around 7.30am. Times will move with dawn and dusk and all times are advertised on each gate. Councillor Dave Craker, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture […]

View article HCAL working with partners to safely manage East Park

HCAL working with partners to safely manage East Park

16th July 2020

Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) is working with partners to safely manage East Park. The park’s main gates remain closed for the safety of users and cyclists, with access to East Park car park now being through Woodford car park. An overflow car park is also in use. The closure of the main gates and […]

View article East Park Animal Education Centre reopens to the public

East Park Animal Education Centre reopens to the public

25th June 2020

The Animal Education Centre in East Park has today (Thursday 25 June) reopened to the public. Visitors can expect to be greeted by a whole host of animals, including alpacas, deer, wallabies as well as a variety of bird life. The popular zoo remains free to enter, and is now operating under new government issued […]

View article East Park named best free day out in East Yorkshire at Mumbler awards

East Park named best free day out in East Yorkshire at Mumbler awards

8th June 2020

East Park has been named the best local free day out in the Hull and East Riding Mumbler awards. The park in Holderness Road pipped the Streetlife Museum into second place in the parenting community group’s first Family Awards, celebrating the best things to do for families in East Yorkshire. Voting took place in January […]

View article Animals at East Park continue to receive first-class care during coronavirus

Animals at East Park continue to receive first-class care during coronavirus

15th April 2020

While East Park’s Animal Education Centre is closed to the public, its residents are still very much in need of care. The centre houses about 200 animals including alpaca, goats, wallabies, deer and primates, as well as countless birds, fish, and insects. All require their own specialist care despite the pandemic going on in the […]

View article Coronavirus: Update on Hull leisure site closures and cancellations

Coronavirus: Update on Hull leisure site closures and cancellations

26th March 2020

Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) has issued an update on the closure of leisure facilities in the city. HCAL, which manages leisure facilities owned by Hull City Council, has closed all its sites except parks until further notice to slow the spread of coronavirus. The decision follows Government advice to reduce social interaction to help […]

View article How the new East Park splash pad could look

How the new East Park splash pad could look

10th March 2020

New CGI images of the splash pad at East Park have been published ahead of a revamp. Plans to refurbish the popular feature will begin soon as the contractor is been announced. Water play specialists Ustigate will set to work in the coming weeks with a full redesign of the facility. In a decision record […]

View article £1m East Park investment begins ahead of summer of fun

£1m East Park investment begins ahead of summer of fun

5th February 2020

East Park will see a new lease of life this year as Hull City Council invests more than £1 million in family facilities. The popular play park will close today for a £290,000 investment project, bringing a fresh look to the area and new play equipment for children. Next door, the splash pad is to […]

View article 4 fantastic fireworks displays in Hull – and one in Beverley

4 fantastic fireworks displays in Hull – and one in Beverley

30th October 2019

Remember, remember, the fifth of November. It’s time to don your hats, gloves and scarves and head out to see the region’s skies lit up by fireworks and bonfires. Here’s a round-up of five of the top displays happening in and around Hull. East Park Firework Spectacular East Park, Holderness Road Saturday 2 November 5pm […]

View article Nature in the city – bursts of colour in the unlikeliest of places

Nature in the city – bursts of colour in the unlikeliest of places

28th August 2019

With 100 parks, playing fields and playgrounds in Hull there’s no shortage of places to go to enjoy a picnic, a kickabout or a family day out. But did you know that planting programmes are also taking place in unexpected spots across the city to help the environment and brighten up our streets with flowers […]