Parks and open spaces
Weelsby Woods
Weelsby Woods is open 365 days a year. The café and public toilets opening times vary. Please check the café’s website before you visit.
- Open grassland
- Play areas
- Café and ice cream parlour (opening times vary)
- Car parking
- Public toilets (available when the café is open)
- Outdoor gym equipment
Find out more at Weelsby Woods – Discover North East Lincolnshire.
View the Weelsby Woods walks map (PDF, 1MB)
Weelsby Woods is located down Weelsby Road in Grimsby. Parking is available on the grounds, and public transport bus numbers 7 and 53 stop closest to the area.
People’s Park
Open 365 days a year.
- Bowling greens
- Croquet lawn
- Play areas
- Picnic benches
Find out more at People’s Park – Discover North East Lincolnshire.
People’s Park is located on Park Drive in the centre of Grimsby. Public bus routes 7, 10 and 5 all stop within walking distance of the park.
Cleethorpes Boating Lake
Open 365 days a year. Visit Cleethorpes Boating Lake Hire for seasonal opening hours and daily hire times.
- Discovery Centre
- Cleethorpes Taphouse and Kitchen Restaurant
- Fishing
- Rowing boats and pedaloes for hire (seasonal)
- Open-air paddling pool (seasonal)
- Sandpit
- Play area
- Car park (find times and charges here)
- Public toilets (find opening times here)
Find out more at Cleethorpes boating lake.
You can find the Boating Lake at Kings Road, Cleethorpes. There is a public car park steps away from the Boating Lake. Public transport bus routes 10 and 8 stop nearby.
Cleethorpes Country Park
The park is open 365 days a year.
- Dog swimming area
- Car parking
- Fishing pegs
- Picnic area
Find out more at Cleethorpes Country Park – Discover North East Lincolnshire.
View the Cleethorpes Country Park walks poster (PDF, 348KB) .
Please check regularly for updates regarding public transport.
The Country Park is located on North Sea Lane, Cleethorpes. There are several accesses to the park for pedestrians, and motorists can access the area via Park Lane (just off Humberston Road and North Sea Lane). Free parking is available at the Park Lane entrance for approximately 40 cars. Public transport bus routes 9 and 10 stop the closest to the North Sea Lane entrance to the park. In the summer season, you can visit the park by train. You will arrive at Cleethorpes Town railway station and then take the Lollipop Train from the Pier to the Leisure Centre and then the Cleethorpes Light Railway to the end of the Boating Lake and finally by public footpath to the park.
Haverstoe Park
Open every day until dusk.
- Newly reopened Tennis Courts
- Football pitches
- Play area
- Sensory garden
- Car park
- Café and community room (Pavillion, opening times vary)
- Public toilets (opening times in line with the Pavillion)]
Please check regularly for updates regarding public transport.
The park is located in Cleethorpes, with access from Aldrich Road. The car parks are accessible from Aldrich Road and Hardys Road. Public bus routes 10, 12 and 4 all stop in walking distance to the park.
Grant Thorold Park
Open 365 days a year.
- Play areas
- Multi-use games area
- Public library
- Community hub
Please check regularly for updates regarding public transport.
The park is located on Durban Road, in Grimsby. Public bus routes 4, 12 and 20 stop within walking distance of the park.
Duke of York Gardens
Open 365 days a year.
- Football pitch (two five-a-side, and a hard pitch with kick walls)
- Multi-use equipped playground
- Fishing (permitted in the season. Proof of rod licenses may be asked for by the officer responsible)
Please check regularly for updates regarding public transport.
The Duke of York Gardens is accessible via Corporation Road. Public transport bus route 2 runs hourly during the day, except evenings and Sundays.
Bradley and Dixon Woods
Open 365 days a year.
- Car parking
- Bird-feeding area
The car park is located in the bird feeding area and we advise you to put bird food out and then return to your car to watch the birds.
Please check regularly for updates regarding public transport.
The woods are on the south side of Grimsby, just off the A46 on the B1444. As you enter the woods there is a small car park on the left for about eight cars.
Sidney Park
The park gates are locked at dusk each day.
- Football pitches
- Enclosed dog walking area
- Playground
- Model boat pond
- Car park
- Pavillion
Please check regularly for updates regarding public transport.
The park is located down Brereton Ave in Cleethorpes. There is a free car park for visitors. It is easily accessible by public transport, with bus routes 9, 4, 10, 12 and 3 all arriving within walking distance of the park.
Sea Front Gardens
Open 365 days a year.
- Artwork
- Green spaces
- Waterfall
- War Memorial for the crews and ground staff of RAF North Coates.
- Ross Castle
Please check regularly for updates regarding public transport.
Head to Cleethorpes central promenade to find the Sea Front Gardens.
- To the north of Sea Road is Dolphin Gardens.
- Leaving Dolphin Gardens, you are at Sea Road.
- After crossing Sea Road you enter Pier Gardens.
Capes Recreation Ground
Open 365 days a year.
- Play area
- Car park
Please check regularly for updates regarding public transport.
Capes Recreation Ground is located down Little Coates Rd., Grimsby. There is a small car park with around five spaces. Public bus route 4 stops right outside the park.
Sussex Recreation Ground
Open 365 days a year. Please check the Pavillion’s Facebook page for opening times.
Please note the children’s play area is locked at dusk.
- Newly reopened Tennis Courts
- Bowling green (open at 2pm)
- Football pitch
- Play area
Please check regularly for updates regarding public transport.
Sussex Recreation Ground is situated on Brereton Avenue in Cleethorpes. Public bus routes 6, 9, 10 and 3 all stop within walking distance of the area.
Barretts Recreation Ground
Open 365 days a year.
- Newly reopened Tennis Courts
- Football pitches
- Small play area
Please check regularly for updates regarding public transport.
The entrance to Barretts Recreation Ground is on Park Avenue, off Weelsby Road. There is a small car park at the Park Avenue entrance. The main bus services are the numbers 8 and 9 and both stop at the Old Grimsby swimming pool entrance on Scartho Road.
Poplar Road Open Space
Open 365 days a year.
- Bowling greens
- Tennis court
- Play area
- Local Scouts Hut
Please check regularly for updates regarding public transport.
Poplar Road Open Space is located in Healing Village. Bus route 5 stops a short walking distance from the area. Alternatively, the EMR train towards Barton On Humber stops at Healing train station, a short five-minute walk from the open space.
Sutherland Park
Open 365 days a year.
- Play area
Please check regularly for updates regarding public transport.
The park is located on Cleethorpes Road, the main road linking Grimsby and Cleethorpes. Public transport bus routes 2, 9, and 3 stop within walking distance of the park.
Butt Lane Park
Open 365 days a year.
- Cricket pitch
- Football pitch
- Tennis court
- Car park
- Play area
Please check regularly for updates regarding public transport.
Butt Lane Park is located in Laceby Village. Motorists can park in the small car park outside the open space, or the bus route 250 stops around 17 minutes away (walking).
Roval Drive Open Space
Open 365 days a year.
- Play Area
- Space for football
Please check regularly for updates regarding public transport.
Roval Drive Open Space is in Immingham, just off Bluestone Lane. Bus route 5 will take you into Immingham from the surrounding areas, with the closest stop to Roval Drive being at Highfield Avenue.
Quantock Park
Open 365 days a year.
- Play area
- Football goal posts
Please check regularly for updates regarding public transport.
Quantock Park is in Scartho, Grimsby. There is no on-site parking, but it is accessible by public transport bus routes 51 (InterConnect), 9, 10 and 8.
Fords Avenue Open Space
Open 365 days a year.
- Play area
Please check regularly for updates regarding public transport.
Fords Avenue Open Space is located in Healing Village. Bus route 5 stops a short walking distance from the area. Alternatively, the EMR train towards Barton On Humber stops at Healing train station, a short walk from the open space.
Neville Turner Way and Mount Pleasant Play area
Open 365 days a year.
- Bowling greens
- Tennis courts
- Football pitch
- Mountain bike track
- Teen shelter
- Play area
- Car park
- Army cadets
Please check regularly for updates regarding public transport.
The open space is located on Neville Turner Way in Waltham. There is a small car park for visitors. Bus routes 9 and 10 stop a short five-minute walk from the open space.
St Christopher’s Open Space
Open 365 days a year.
- Play area
- Car park
- Multi-use games court
- Football pitch
Please check regularly for updates regarding public transport.
The park is located on St Christopher’s Road, in the centre of the village of Humberston. There is a small car park on-site for those visiting. Public bus routes 9, 8, 10 and 50 stop a short walking distance to the park.
Nunsthorpe Recreation Ground
Open 365 days a year.
- Under fives play area
- Play area
- Football pitch
Please check regularly for updates regarding public transport.
The recreation ground is located down Sutcliffe Ave, on the Nunsthorpe housing estate in Grimsby. Public transport bus routes 3 and 250 stop on the Nunsthorpe estate.
Wingate Open Space
Open 365 days a year.
- Play area
Please check regularly for updates regarding public transport.
Wingate Open Space is located on Wingate Road, across from the local shopping arcade on the Willows housing estate. Public bus routes 5 and 6 stop closest to the park.
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Contact details
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- Report an issue on the parks and play areas form