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n 1903 Mrs Mundy donated five acres of the Markeaton Estate for use as a recreational ground. In 1924 she donated seven additional acres and the origins of what is now the play centre were founded. The then called the Mundy playing field gained another six acres off Kedleston Road which was made into the paddling pool. Today the play centre has become an excellent and well used facility; it is particularly popular in summer months due to the amount it has to offer younger families. The play centre is situated in the much larger area of
Markeaton Park. There is also the
Mundy Pleasure Ground situated not far from Markeaton Park.
During the school holidays the centre opens at approximately 11.00am and close between 5.30pm to 6pm, depending on how busy it is.
Donkey Rides
There is special sanded enclosure where you can have a ride on a donkey. The donkeys are available between February and the end of September depending on the weather. They cost £1.50 for a ride.
Mundy Train
A road train, the Mundy Express, runs from the Mundy play centre the full length of park. There are several carriages towed by the main engine. It runs from Easter until September at weekends and during school holidays, it costs £0.95 for the round trip, which you pay for on the train. Bookings can be made for large parties at other times during the year.
Bouncy Castle
The bouncy castle is for use by children under 12. It cost £0.95 for five minutes.
Crazy Golf
A very enjoyable 18 hole course with never ending fun, there are tunnels, mad corners, and jumps to knock the ball over; often in vain. Its cost £0.95 for a round. Balls and putters are available from the kiosk.
Adventure Playground
The play centre has two main play ground areas. In the main area there is a large rope tower for older users and adventure play structure for younger users, the other area has the more traditional swings, seesaw and a roundabout.
Car/ Bike Track
This is a circuit in which children, aged 4 - 10, can use tokens from the kiosk, which cost £0.95 each for 3 minutes of use. They can take the electric cars, or bikes, for a race through some of the demanding corners on the track.
Canoe Lake
This facility if for use by children aged 6 - 12. It costs £1.90 for 15 minutes on the manmade lake which has the large model of the Mundy boat on it. The Mundy Boat is very popular with the local seagulls - and in land locked Derby!
Large Paddling Pool
This is one of the main attractions of the centre in the hot summer months, the huge paddling pool is fairly shallow and ideal for children; it also has 3 fountains which provide a lot of fun. The sloped grass embankment to one side of the pool is ideal for parents who wish to keep a watchful eye.
Miniature Steam Railway
The parks fifteen inch minimum gauge railway train originally opened in 1989 and extended onto Mundy Park in 1996 where one of its stations is based at the side of the artificial canoeing lake. From here you can catch the train back over to other side of the park a total distance of 1,400 yards.
The trip is £0.90p one way or £1.80 for the round trip, a return journey to either side of the Park. It is free for under threes unless they use a seat.
Kiosk
The kiosk is open in the summer months providing soft drinks, snacks and ice creams. There is also a cafeteria in the main Markeaton park.
You may also wish to visit the Park Events page, see a aerial picture - 
of the play centre area or find out more about Derby's Playgrounds. See the Mundy Advert 
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Contact us
For more information contact Derby City Parks.
Telephone 01332 715507 during office hours
Park Rangers - 01332 367800 every day, including weekends, from 9am until 9.30pm.
Fax 01332 641512
Minicom 01332 256666
email parks.admin@derby.gov.uk
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