West Park
West Park
4.5
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Charles_and_Susan
Nottingham, UK7,618 contributions
Nov 2020
We did a circuit of the park and enjoyed the open space and fresh air. There are still some plants and shrubs having a go at flowering which is good. The Planets are mainly reduced to autumn/winter shapes of foliage but still worth a look.
Not many people around on a slightly overcast day today - there's plenty of empty space though even when busier.
Not many people around on a slightly overcast day today - there's plenty of empty space though even when busier.
Written November 25, 2020
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Charles_and_Susan
Nottingham, UK7,618 contributions
Apr 2020 • Couples
There's plenty of open space to wander around when we need to get out for our exercise once a day. On occasion the paths get busy but there's no need to stay on the path to enjoy the fresh air. You can't use the exercise machines at the moment and the cafes and splash pad aren't open but it's still a good place to be.
People are taking it in turns over the Canal bridge and the smaller entrances but the main entrance is wide and open.
People are taking it in turns over the Canal bridge and the smaller entrances but the main entrance is wide and open.
Written April 23, 2020
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John W
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Jul 2024 • Family
We have children between 10-15 years and interested in different things. They have multiple open fields to play football or other sports, tennis courts, skate park, normal park and a splash pad. They also have a cafe you can get food and drinks, toilets and a change my area for the splash pad. There is a tarmac path that goes all the round the park which is suitable for scooters. We spent about 4 hours there so if you are looking for a place to spend the morning or after this is definitely a candidate. Additionally, there are plenty of Pokémon Go gyms and stops - good place when there is an event on.
Written July 28, 2024
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Charles_and_Susan
Nottingham, UK7,618 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We walk from home to West Park and, depending on how energetic we feel, we'll walk around the various paths before going home again. The Planets area is usually worth a visit with the various plants in flower at different times. The cafe isn't open this time if year though - it's a shame.
Written October 19, 2023
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Martin B
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Feb 2020
The park, is a great place for both peace and quiet, or a bit of recreation. The car park, is situated with the gym/swimming pool. With easy walking distance of the train station/town centre. Saturday's it holds the adult parkrun, Sunday's, the Junior parkrun. Long Eaton Rugby Club, a number of council maintained Cricket and Football pitch. It does come with a surrounding berm. Designed as a flood defence. Taken to capacity, it can hold 65 million gallons. It is used more regularly for that, but not to 65 million gallons. The area down towards the cemetery/canal, is the area generally affected. Erewash Council, do a great job with it. West Park, along with the park in Ilkeston, holding the Green Flag Award.
Written February 16, 2020
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Philip B
Derby, UK43 contributions
Sep 2021
Ok I'm local and biased but I doubt if any small town in the UK has a park with the size and facilities West Park has to offer. Tennis courts, bowling green and plenty of cycle and walking routes and a good childrens play area with a splash park plus an onsite cafe.. Its nicely layed out with flopwer gardens and a fox covet so a fantastic way to spend a day.
Written September 22, 2021
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johnhp702
Derby, UK20,627 contributions
Oct 2016 • Solo
Great outdoor and open space, which when I visited had dog walkers and joggers galore around, walking around the park paths is easy going. Plenty of free on site parking available, only disappointment was that the cafe was not open.
Written October 20, 2016
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RDH1974
Coventry, UK110 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
The park is quite clean and maintained and has good play equipment for the kids.
Various entrances and good walks through, there is an attached sports and leisure centre. There is a splash park that is quite good as well although it was closed on my last visit.
There is plenty of space and is also good for dog walkers.
Various entrances and good walks through, there is an attached sports and leisure centre. There is a splash park that is quite good as well although it was closed on my last visit.
There is plenty of space and is also good for dog walkers.
Written September 12, 2018
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Rose A
Derby, UK172 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
What a great park! There are loads of facilities here - several rugby and cricket pitches, many fields and greens, with superb children's playgrounds. There are also some outside gym/fitness equipment around part of the park.
Facilities for children are plentiful - playgrounds and splashpads, outdoor table tennis - and all for free.
We'll certainly be back here soon!
Facilities for children are plentiful - playgrounds and splashpads, outdoor table tennis - and all for free.
We'll certainly be back here soon!
Written July 7, 2018
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Matt H
United Kingdom3 contributions
Dec 2020
a nice open space - mostly sports fields, but there are some lovely bushes and plants providing color and variety
Written January 4, 2021
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Hi, where's the best place to park? Is there a car park near the splash pad? Thanks
Written July 15, 2019
There is a car park at the leisure centre about a 5 minute walk away, free parking btw, usually not too busy
Written February 8, 2020
Does anyone know if you have to pay to use the outdoor splash pad? Thanks
Written July 14, 2018
Hi!
It's free! Brilliant facility for children, as they can stay as long as they want with no charge.
Hope this helps
Written July 16, 2018
Is the park well lit for evening runs around the park and what time does it close.
Written February 1, 2018
Park does not close, but I don’t go out when it gets dark
Written February 1, 2018
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