Principal parks in North East Lincolnshire

Weelsby Woods, Grimsby

This excellent woodland was a gift to the people of Grimsby which was described as “magnificent and exceptionally generous.” It was a remarkable gesture made in 1948 by Fred Parks, the chairman and managing director of Boston Deep Sea Fishing and Ice Company. The woods cover almost 150 acres and were once part of the Weelsby Old Hall Estate. Two stone lions guard the entrance to the woods via Weelsby Road. They were commissioned by Tommy Campbell, a whelk merchant and smack owner to stand inside the gateway to Abbey Villa, his newly-built home in Abbey Road, Grimsby. The woods are easily accessible from both Grimsby and Cleethorpes and provide an ideal environment in which to see wildlife in its natural habitat. Besides woodland the area also has open grassland, play facilities and car parking.

Sidney Park and Sussex Recreation Ground, Cleethorpes

A town park which was designed by Thomas Mawson, who was also responsible for creating Blackpool’s Sidney Park. The park opened in 1904 and has football pitches, bowling greens, children's playground, multi-use area and model boat pond.

People's Park, Grimsby

The land for this 27 acre park was a gift to Grimsby bya former MP and has been open for local people to enjoy since 1883. The park is conveniently situated being on ly a 10 minute walk from the town centre and its floral hall cafeteria provides light snacks. Park visitors can enjoy a game of bowls and there is also a play area for children and a lake where swans, ducks and other water fowl can be fed.

Haverstoe Park, Cleethorpes

A comparatively new park this was opened by the Queen in 1977, her Jubilee year. It provides a green and pleasant space within a built up area and has a modern play area. There’s also a sensory garden, bowling greens, football pitches and tennis courts.

Grant Thorold Park, Grimsby

A park with a place in Grimsby history - it dates back to 1904, the occasion being marked with a reconstructionof the Battle of Little Big Horn starring Sitting Bull's son, Willie. Grant Thorold Park caters for all ages with facilities for bowling, a children’s play area and a multi-use area, all against a backdrop of mature trees.

Cleethorpes Country Park

Created 20 years ago this is an area of partocular interest to those who love walking and wildlife.The park loies between Cleethorpes and Humberston and includes a seven acre man-made lake popular with fishermen and well stocked with Carp, Tench, Rudd and Roach.
Lincoln Red cattle graze the park which is open 365 days a year.

Bradley and Dixon Woods, Grimsby

Situated on the south side of Grimsby, just off the A46 on the B1444.
Today’s woods are all that remain of a bigger woodland which dates back over 1,000 years. The woods cover about 70 acres. There is parking for about eight cars on the left, just after entering the woods. This is also the bird feeding area. Bradley and Dixon Woods have been given nature reserve status.

Barretts Recreation Ground, Grimsby

Barretts Recreation Ground can be accessed down Park Avenue off Weelsby Road. It offers a wide variety of activities, including tennis both hard and grass court bowling, football, cricket and a small play area. Just at the rear of Barretts is Grimsby Swimming Pool.

Butt Lane, Laceby

This park is in the attractive village of Laceby, just off the A46. It offers bowls, tennis, football and cricket, depending on the season. There is also a play area with swings and a slide.

Duke of York Gardens, Grimsby

This park was developed to cater for the people in what was then the new housing estate. Work on the park began in 1877 but it was not opened until September 19, 1894. The Mayor of Grimsby at the time, George Doughty, performed the opening ceremony accompanied by his wife and family. Set on the banks of the river Freshney, Duke of York Gardens is located on Corporation Road and offers bowling, football, a multi-use area and playground.

Sussex Recreation Ground

Sussex Recreation Ground is situated on Brereton Avenue in Cleethorpes. The facilities on offer include bowls, football, tennis and a play area. The Grimsby and Cleethorpes Bowls Weeks are held here every year

Trinity Road Open Space

This is a large open area of amenity grassland, now used for informal recreation but previously used for football. It is bordered on two sides by the back gardens of houses, on one side by Cleethorpes Cemetery and on the other by a school and youth club. It contains a children's play area.