Markeaton Park


Markeaton Park
Markeaton Bridge in the park
Type public
Location Markeaton, Derby, UK
Area 207 acres
Operated by Derby City Council
Visitors 1 million per annum

Markeaton Park is a large public park located in Markeaton, Derby, 207 acres in size. It attracts one million visitors a year, making it one of the most visited parks in the East Midlands.

It is popular destination for walking, cycling and taking picnics. The park has a pitch and putt course, rowing boats, fishing and tennis courts. Children's activities include playgrounds, a bouncy castle, paddling pool, donkey rides, a light railway and crazy golf.[1]

Markeaton Brook flows through the park.

References

  1. "Markeaton Park". Visitderby.co.uk. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
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