New attraction in two Hull parks as chess tables installed
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 … More
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East Area Committee to discuss East Park plans
Plans for changes at East Park will be discussed at the East Area Committee next week, after public consultation came to an end.
One of Hull’s most popular parks is … More
Learn more about improvements to East Park
Residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to events to learn more about improvements to one of Hull’s popular parks.
Major changes are planned to improve parking and access within … More
Checkmate – council reveals plans for chess tables in two Hull parks
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 … More
East Park and Pearson Park celebrate prestigious Green Flag Award
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 … More
New community parks improvement strategy to be heard by councillors
A report highlighting a programme of regeneration projects across the city’s parks will be heard by scrutiny councillors next week.
The parks and open spaces report includes a number of … More
Decision record: Contractor appointed for East Park parking and footpath improvement works
Streetscene services shortlisted for two national awards
Hull City Council’s Streetscene services have been shortlisted for two awards in the 2021 APSE Performance Network Awards.
Making up part of the Association for Public Service Excellence’s (APSE) Performance … More
East Park and Pearson Park celebrate Green Flag Award
Hull City Council is celebrating Green Flag Awards for Pearson Park, which has been successful in attaining the award for the first time, and for East Park, which has retained … More
New free virtual walking trail tells the story of Thomas Ferens
Visitors to East Park can now learn more about Hull philanthropist Thomas Ferens in a new virtual walking trail.
The trail is available now on the popular free Love Exploring … More
East Park water play reopens for summer of fun
The £850,000 revamped splash pad at East Park reopens on Saturday 24 July.
Work began last October when water play specialists Ustigate fully redesigned the space and re-purposed the lower … More
Power supply to be installed at East Park water play
A new electricity supply is to be installed at East Park next week that will power the newly refurbished water play area.
This installation work will be done on Monday … More
Extra parking to be introduced at East Park
Plans to introduce additional parking for motorists visiting East Park have been revealed.
The new car park will allow spaces for up to forty cars and will also include the … More
Historic boat splashes back into East Park
Hull’s historic splash boat has returned to East Park following a £250,000 refurbishment.
The listed wicksteed splash boat is one of only three left in England and has been providing … More
East Park visitors offered chance to see park in new light
Visitors to East Park will be able to explore it in a completely different way, thanks to a new free app.
Love Exploring takes in the history and ecology of … More
Work begins on East Park splash pad revamp
Contractors have moved into East Park to begin work on the £850,000 revamp of the splash pad.
Water play specialists Ustigate have fully redesigned the space which will re-purpose the … More
East Park pedestrian gates to close overnight from next month
The overnight closure of East Park pedestrian gates will begin again next month.
From Monday 14 September, all 14 gates will be closed from around 7pm and will reopen around … More
HCAL working with partners to safely manage East Park
Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) is working with partners to safely manage East Park.
The park’s main gates remain closed for the safety of users and cyclists, with access to … More
East Park Animal Education Centre reopens to the public
The Animal Education Centre in East Park has today (Thursday 25 June) reopened to the public.
Visitors can expect to be greeted by a whole host of animals, including alpacas, … More
East Park named best free day out in East Yorkshire at Mumbler awards
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 … More
Animals at East Park continue to receive first-class care during coronavirus
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, … More
Coronavirus: Update on Hull leisure site closures and cancellations
Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) has issued an update on the closure of leisure facilities in the city.
HCAL, which manages leisure facilities owned by Hull City Council, has closed … More
4 fantastic fireworks displays in Hull – and one in Beverley
Remember, remember, the fifth of November. It’s time to don your hats, gloves and scarves and head out to see the region’s skies lit up by fireworks and bonfires.
Here’s … More
How the new East Park splash pad could look
New CGI images of the splash pad at East Park have been published ahead of a revamp.
Plans to refurbish the popular feature will begin soon as the contractor is … More
£1m East Park investment begins ahead of summer of fun
East Park will see a new lease of life this year as Hull City Council invests more than £1 million in family facilities.
The popular play park will close today … More
Nature in the city – bursts of colour in the unlikeliest of places
With 100 parks, playing fields and playgrounds in Hull there’s no shortage of places to go to enjoy a picnic, a kickabout or a family day out. But did you … More
Free and low-cost family events in Hull this week
This summer in Hull, lots of free and low-cost summer family events are taking place every week.
Change4Life and Hull City Council have teamed up with youth centres, children’s centres, … More
5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend
A feast of free family entertainment is being staged in the city this weekend.
Get down to the city centre and gorge yourself on street food made from fresh local … More
Free and low-cost family events in Hull this week
There are plenty of free and low-cost family events happening this summer.
Change4Life and Hull City Council have teamed up with youth centres, children’s centres, parks and volunteers across the … More
Free family fun: your money-saving guide to summer holidays and beyond
Keeping children entertained can be an expensive business. Here’s a round-up of just a few of the many free activities taking place in every corner of Hull that children of … More
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