What’s on in Hull – August 2025 2nd August 2025 Is there a better month than August? Maybe that’s a debate for another day, but it certainly has to be up there, especially in Hull! Here’s just a small selection of some of the things taking place in Hull this month. Healthy Holidays Across Hull, various dates There are tonnes of events happening across the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on Dino DayFreedom FestivalPearson Park
Precautionary measures in place at Pearson Park Pond 14th July 2025 Hull City Council has taken swift action following reports of a suspected infestation of blue-green algae in Pearson Park Pond. Although water samples have been sent for specialist testing, early assessments indicate a 95% likelihood that blue-green algae is present. This naturally occurring algae, which is caused by the bacteria Cyanobacteria, can pose risks to both people […] Read more News Parks Councillor Rob PritchardPearson Parksafety
Council improves road safety with additional traffic calming measures on Pearson Park 24th September 2024 In a bid to enhance road safety, Hull City Council has announced that work to install additional traffic calming measures on Pearson Park will start next week. The work will include the installation of four road humps around Pearson Park, as well as widening the existing footpath at the junction of Park Road near […] Read more News Parks Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoimprovementsPearson ParkRoadworks
Welcome Little Amal to Hull 11th September 2024 Hull City Council has invited Little Amal to come to Hull as part of her journey across Europe to find safety and freedom. She will be meeting and greeting people in Pearson Park on Sunday 22 September between 12 noon and 12.45 pm. Little Amal is a 3.5 metres high puppet representation of a ten-year-old […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Parks Hull City CouncilInvest HullLittle AmalPearson Park
Little Amal will bring message of hope to Hull 17th July 2024 Little Amal, the internationally acclaimed 12-foot puppet of a ten-year old refugee girl, will visit Hull this September as part of the Yorkshire Integration Festival celebrations, which aim to raise awareness of the experiences of refugees and celebrate the resilience of refugee communities. Little Amal’s Yorkshire journey will bring her to Hull on Sunday 22 […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News What's on Hull Lord MayorLittle AmalLittle Amal HullMigration YorkshirePearson ParkThe WalkYorkshire Integration Festival
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
Christmas returns to Pearson Park 6th December 2023 Victorian carol singers, festive live music and a festive family trail will visit Pearson Park this Saturday (9 December) as the park’s Christmas event takes place. From 11am until 3pm the park will be filled with Christmas spirit, with something for all the family to enjoy. Alongside live entertainment, stalls will be open selling everything […] Read more Christmas Leisure & Culture News What's on ChristmasMarketPearson ParkperformersVictorian
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 […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Regeneration ChessEast ParkLevelling Up Parks FundPearson Park
Footpath improvement works planned for one of Hull’s most popular parks 20th October 2023 The iconic Pearson Park in west Hull will undergo essential resurfacing next month, to provide much needed improvements to the footpaths. The improvements will involve resurfacing and reconstructing areas of the footpaths which have deteriorated. Once finished the newly improved footpaths will provide a safe and even surface for everyone who uses the beloved park. […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoCR Reynolds LtdimprovementsPearson Park
Pearson Park Community Garden blooms 23rd August 2023 Over on the east side of Pearson Park sits a blooming lovely piece of land that is bringing the community together. Pearson Park Community Garden, based at East Lodge, just off Beverley Road, is making a vital difference within the local community, by bringing people together to grow fruit and vegetables. The former derelict garden […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Rob PritchardNational Lottery Heritage FundPearson Parkvolunteering
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 […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Julia ConnerCouncillor Rob PritchardEast ParkGreen FlagKeep Britain TidyPearson Park
Exhibition celebrates history and story of Pearson Park 2nd June 2023 Images and stories from Pearson Park have been captured in a new exhibition on display at Streetlife Museum, within the Museums Quarter. From Saturday 10 June, you can take a trip down memory lane and learn more about the rich heritage of the city’s first People’s Park, gifted to the people of Hull by Zachariah […] Read more News Pearson ParkStreetlife
