Hall Leys Park — Attraction in Derbyshire Dales

2024 Update: The council need to get a grip and listen to their customers (tax payers). None of the below has improved and now they plan to remove the paddling pool for a splash pad, found elsewhere to be unhygienic, slippy (dangerous) and with poor maintenance records. They gave only two choices, both splash pads at public consultation. This park has had a paddling pool since Victorian times. The state of the paths are shocking and unstable for wheelchair users. Are you putting a new wheelchair and buggy friendly surface down? The ice cream van pumps out diesel fumes all day next to the kids play area, I don't recommend. Again the loos are still taxed with coin payments in our cashless society. If you want to make a decent mark on this place, have the train go all the way around the park like originally designed back in the day. New tennis courts colour an eyesore on the landscape.

The best bits of improvement is the rose garden, looking good and the cafe.

2022: Could be cleaner, bins need emptying, bin bags dumped by side of bins, paths with pot holes and trip hazards, public toilets a rip off when we pay our council tax we're then charged to use them. Fair enough there's tourists but why not let them to enjoy the visit rather than worry about finding 20p in a cashless society? I also had to question the use of a sprinkler on the bowling green when we're suffering with the hottest summer on record, surly we should be...

Hall Leys Park, Matlock – Review

Hall Leys Park is a delightful green oasis in the heart of Matlock, offering a perfect spot for relaxation and family fun. With its well-maintained lawns, colorful floral displays, and scenic river views, the park exudes a welcoming and tranquil atmosphere.

Highlights: Beautiful Gardens & Landscaping:** The park features beautifully manicured gardens, vibrant flower beds, and lush lawns, making it a lovely setting for picnics or leisurely strolls. River Derwent:** The park borders the River Derwent, providing picturesque views and a peaceful environment. You can enjoy watching boats passing by or simply sit and soak in the scenery. Play Areas & Facilities:** There are excellent play areas for children, along with tennis courts, a bandstand hosting occasional events, and plenty of benches for relaxing or people-watching. Accessibility & Location:** Situated centrally in Matlock, Hall Leys Park is easily accessible and serves as a hub for community events, markets, and outdoor performances.

Overall Impression: Hall Leys Park is a charming and well-loved part of Matlock that offers something for everyone—whether you're seeking quiet reflection, family activities, or a scenic spot for a picnic. It’s a true highlight of the town and a must-visit for visitors...

Hall Leys is a smallish park with lots to do.

The park has several “areas”, including toilets (there is a charge) plenty of benches scattered around the park, a cafe, a decorative garden which at the height of summer is really vibrant and full of colour. The park is also accessible for prams and wheelchair users.

Ice cream trucks often occupy the area on warmer days, Some of its features include a skate park, tennis court, basketball court, a large plying field, a boules area, a couple of concrete table tennis tables, a small boat “lake” which can be hired during peak seasons, a miniature train ride up and back down the park which is suitable for very young children, and a park suitable for younger and older children, with a small water area which again is switched on in the peak seasons.

From the back of the park there is a small woodland area with walks that go up to the fantastic views from Starkholmes and looking back over Matlock.

There is no parking for Hall Leys, however there is limited parking nearby the park, and plenty of town centre parking with a short...