Pickering Park was founded by Christopher Pickering and officially opened on 13 July 1911. Christopher made his fortune as a merchant and ship owner, particularly in the Hull fish trade.
Magnificent iron gates mark the entrance to the park. Fortunately, they were considered too important to use as scrap during the war effort. On the gates you can see a shield with a lion, the same as on the Pickering family crest.
Come and join in on the fun at Pickering Park. It is home to -
- activity trail
- aviary
- bike track
- fishing lake
- meerkat area
- multi-use games area
- outdoor gym
- play area
There is also a bandstand with nearby picnic benches, the Falklands memorial bench and the Trawermen’s memorial garden close by which is currently being refurbished.




Pickering Park Aviary
Following a £500,000 major refurbishment, the Pickering Park Aviary is home to a variety of birds and mammals, including meerkats!
Fishing at Pickering Park
The rules for fishing at Pickering 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 -

Play area
As well as the lake and the gardens, Pickering Park has a play area containing a wide range of equipment for children of all ages including swings, a spinning bowl and a multi-play activity centre.
Only assistance dogs are welcome in the play area.




Get active
Pickering Park has a variety of outdoor sports and physical activities you can take part in. Alongside the playing fields which are perfect for football, rounders and other sports.
Pickering Park also has an outdoor gym, great for keeping you active, staying healthy and enjoying the outdoors.
Eco-friendly duck feeder
There is an eco-friendly duck feeder made from 20,000 recycled plastic bottles. The feeder is solar powered and takes payment by contactless only. The aim of the duck feeder is to reduce unhealthy feeding habits for the birds, improving water quality and duck health.




Toilets
There is a toilet block with male, female, child and disabled toilets located next to the paddling pool. The toilets are open daily.
Baby changing facilities are available in the disabled toilet.
Find Pickering Park
Pickering Park is located to the west of the city approximately 3 miles outside the city centre.
Pickering Park
Pickering Road
Hull
HU4 7AB
This park is staffed daily.