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
Free Easter holiday activities coming to Hull next month 23rd March 2022 Free holiday sports camps and activities are back for the Easter holidays. The programme is provided by Hull Culture and Leisure, funded by Hull City Council and the Department for Education as part of the Holiday and Activities and Food Programme, and will run Monday 11 – Friday 22 April. Holiday camps with First Step Sport will take place […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Sport What's on Cllr Hester BridgesCllr Marjorie BrabazonDepartment for EducationEaster holidaysfree activitiesHealthy HolidaysHull Culture and Leisureleisure centresParksswimming
Get spooky this Halloween with free digital trails 20th October 2021 Dancing skeletons and ghosts will be ready to entertain in Hull parks and the city centre as the Love Exploring augmented reality app gets a spooky makeover this Halloween. Available now until Monday 8 November, the usual dinosaur safari will be temporarily joined with the ghoulish-themed trail, complete with characters ready to boogie. Councillor Marjorie […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News What's on City centreCllr Marjorie Brabazonfamily activityfreeHalloweenParkstrails
Splash parks to remain closed 16th June 2021 Splash play areas in Hull’s parks will unfortunately remain closed due to the recent extension to the Government’s covid-roadmap step. It was hoped the areas would begin to reopen from 21 June when restrictions were due to be lifted, however they will now remain closed until Monday 19 July, at the earliest. Councillor Rosie Nicola, […] Read more News Cllr Rosie NicolacovidParkswater play areasWater splash
Hull play areas reopen in phased approach 9th July 2020 Public play areas in Hull’s parks have started to reopen today, ready for the weekend. The play areas have been undergoing thorough health and safety inspections before being allowed to reopen in a phased approach. However outdoor gyms remain closed until further notice. Playgrounds in local parks including Barbara Robson Playing Fields, Bude Park and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Dave CrakerCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonParksPlaygroundsSocial distancing
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 […] Read more Coronavirus Leisure & Culture Museums News East ParkParksStreetlife Museum
Pearson Park targeted by thieves and vandals 4th June 2020 The refurbishment of Pearson Park is being compromised by thieves and vandals. Contractors on site are reporting the repetitive theft of new planting and damage to recently planted sapling trees. Hull City Council is ensuring that each act is reported to Humberside Police and CCTV is operating in the park. Additional security measures are also […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor John FarehamHumberside PoliceParksPearson ParkPearson Park Restoration Project
£3.8m Pearson Park restoration to restart as workers follow social distancing 29th April 2020 Pearson Park’s National Lottery Heritage Fund restoration project is to restart. The £3.8million scheme is nearing completion and has seen some of the park’s stunning Victorian features and significant assets brought back to life. Following Government guidelines for construction sites, contractors are practising safe social distancing. They have reduced the number of staff working on […] Read more News Councillor John FarehamParksPearson Park
Hull’s Rose Bowl will flourish this summer despite coronavirus 23rd April 2020 The Rose Bowl fountain, surrounded by a vibrant array of flowers in Queens Gardens, has been the jewel in the crown of Hull city centre’s green spaces for many years. The colourful and uplifting landmark is admired by residents, city centre workers and visitors. It takes a dedicated team of gardeners to maintain the gardens […] Read more Coronavirus News Transport & Streets ParksQueens GardensRose Bowl
Pearson Park drinking fountain to have lost detail reinstated 17th April 2020 Pearson Park’s drinking fountain is set to receive a full restoration as part of the continuing National Lottery Heritage Fund project. It follows the refurbishment of the Grade II-listed drinking bowl in 2016. The original project had also allowed the restoration of the matching bowl on St Helena where Buonaparte was exiled. The entire Grade […] Read more News Councillor John FarehamParksPearson ParkPearson Park Restoration Project
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 […] Read more Closures Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News Animal Education CentreEast ParkEast Park Animal Education CentreHCALParksZoo
Huge Pearson Park restoration to be celebrated in summer 11th February 2020 A celebration of the Pearson Park’s huge restoration project is being planned for the summer. The £3.8m project, completed alongside with the National Lottery Heritage Fund, is moving forward at a rapid rate. It follows the successful reinstallation of the historic entrance gateway to Pearson Park. Work to restore the park’s bowling pavilion has now […] Read more News Councillor John FarehamNational Lottery Heritage FundParksPearson Park
