Situated two miles to the east of the City centre this beautiful 58 acre park offers peaceful woodland, large open grassed areas, a well equipped play area and BMX track as well as a wide range of sport facilities.

For more information contact Derby City Parks.

Telephone 01332 293111, or email parksadmin@derby.gov.uk

Directions

Chaddesden Park is situated off Nottingham Road. Vehicle access is via Chaddesden Lane to Maine Drive, where there is a car park. The park has tarmac and stone pathways throughout.

History

The parkland includes an area formerly known as Mosey Yard which was the site of Chaddesden Hall and associated grounds. The hall was home to the Wilmot family from 1727 until the death of Sir Henry Wilmot’s sister in 1916. In the early 1920s the estate was divided up and sold and the hall was demolished. The site was later purchased by the borough council to be used as a public amenity.

Recreational facilities

• BMX track built in 2008
• spacious well equipped play area built in 2008
• kiosk offering refreshments
• Cafè, opening Monday - Friday 9.30am - 2pm and at weekends 8.30am - 2pm.

There are large open grassed areas suitable for a variety of recreational activities and a picnic area. The woodland is a mix of mature trees with a stream running through it and can be accessed by meandering pathways. In addition Chaddesden Park library is situated just off the car park.

Events

• Chaddesden Park - Remembrance Day, takes place each year on the Friday closest to 11 November
• Love Parks week often involves events on Chaddesden Park
• Park Events page.
• See details about The Big 1 2010.

Sports Facilities

• 2 bowling greens, you may wish to visit the bowls clubs page
• a cricket pitch
• 4 football pitches  
• five-a-side football
• changing rooms.

Links

• See the Chaddesden Neighbourhood page.
• See Chaddesden Park Nature Area leaflet  - 237kb
• See a Map of the area -