Welcome to East Park, Hull's largest park and one of the premier parks in the North of England.
East Park fully opened in 1887 to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee. This Grade II listed park benefited from a council assisted lottery grant totalling £10 million. It has been transformed into a vibrant green space where you can enjoy modern attractions and discover historic treasures. We are always working on ways to improve East Park.
There is something for everyone. You can -
- take a stroll around 130 acres of parkland
- brave a ride on our Wicksteed splash boat
- visit our Animal Education Centre
- visit the library at the Central Pavilion
- enjoy hot food, ice creams and refreshments in the Pavilion Cafe
- Animal Education Centre - a free zoo featuring animals and birds from around the world
- Central Pavilion Cafe - enjoy homemade food, snacks and drinks with views of the park
- East Park library - Hull's newest library housed at the main pavilion building
- Adapted cycling centre - a range of cycles for disabled visitors, their carers and families
- Boat house - home to our swan boat rides, plus outdoor toilet facilities
- Play area - a large collection of modern play equipment designed for all ages and abilities
- Splash boat - a popular ride which has provided thrills and memories for visitors since 1929. We have one of only two Wicksteed splash boats now left in the country
- Water play area - a children's water play area with water geysers, ground gushers and spray caps
- Swan boats - hire a swan boat pedalo and enjoy a trip out on Ferens boating lake
- Youth zone - a fun place to hang out 24/7, whatever the weather
- Free outdoor gym - robust equipment designed for visitors of all ages and abilities
- Outdoor musical instruments - a selection of musical instruments made from reclaimed materials for you to bang and bash
- Bowling green - 3 high-quality greens, used regularly for competitions and available to anyone who wants to play
- Model yacht pond - a popular sailing facility, the only one of its type in the North of England
- Mick Ronson reflection garden - one of Hull's most famous musicians is celebrated with an 8-foot steel memorial celebrating his achievements
- Khyber Pass - a rock folly complete with its own waterfall and unique history
- Ferens boating lake - a haven for wildlife, boaters and anglers which was dug out by unemployed locals after the First World War
- East Park clock tower - situated near the bandstand and pavilion; the clock tower is a focal point in the park for all visitors
- Star gardens - spectacular floral displays and inspirational horticultural designs
- Sensory garden boardwalk - sensory garden and lake boardwalk, with sculptures to make the flowers move and release their fragrance
- Memorial reflection area - sit in quiet reflection and look at the steel memorials dedicated to veterans of the World Wars and later conflicts
- RAF Sutton gates - ornate gates which were transferred from RAF Sutton in 1971 and restored in 1999
- Outdoor chess table




The Big Malarkey Festival
The Big Malarkey Festival returns to East Park on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June 2025 with a whole host of fabulous authors, dancers, illustrators, actors and musicians.
Play area
East Park is home to a large children's play area which has a range of equipment for children to enjoy.
The seasonal water play area features seating, a picnic area and a toilet block. The splash pad itself boasts 43 water jets providing a mixture of different play features that include rooster tails, geysers, ground gushers and spray caps.
Only assistance dogs are welcome in the play area.




Animal Education Centre
Located within East Park, the Animal Education Centre is host to a wide range of different domestic, farm and exotic animals. The Animal Education Centre has a range of events to engage and educate people of all ages about animals and wider nature topics.
Adapted cycling scheme
East Park is home to the largest adapted cycling scheme in the country. It enables people with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities to participate in cycling using specially adapted bikes around the park.
Bowls
East Park is a great place to play Bowls on its 3 high-quality greens, used regularly for competitions and available to anyone who wants to play.
Get active
There is an outdoor gym on the park grounds, as well as paths and a carriage road for great jogging and running routes. Stay active and healthy while enjoying the outdoors at East Park.




Fishing
The rules for fishing at East Park and our other fishing lakes set out by the Angling Trust can be found on our fishing page.
You can book your fishing pass using the button below -

Toilets
Public toilets are available at the rear of the boathouse next to the Animal Education Centre and are open daily.
Disabled toilets are available. Changing Places facilities are available in the Central Pavilion within East Park. Changing Places facilities can also be found at Woodford Leisure Centre.
Find East Park
East Park is located to the east of the city centre on Holderness Road. The main access for vehicles is via the car park at Woodford Leisure Centre.
There are also pedestrian entrances located on -
- East Park Avenue
- Ings Road
- Summergangs Road
- James Reckitt Avenue
- Holderness Road
Address
East Park
Holderness Road
Hull
HU8 8JU
This park is staffed daily. The opening times are available here.