Pickering Park

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.

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 -

Buy a fishing pass

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.

Book a sports pitch

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.