In 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.
For more information contact Derby City Parks
Telephone 01332 715507, or email parks.admin@derby.gov.uk
During the school holidays the centre opens at approximately 11.00am and close between 5.30pm to 6pm, depending on how busy it is.
Mundy tickets can be brought from the ticket kiosk for under 11s. For 10 tickets it is £8, or £7 concessions. Adults may use the tickets to accompany children on both the train and crazy golf course. All the facilities below are the price stated or 1 ticket where cost is £1.00/ 2 tickets where the cost is £2.00.
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 £1.00 for a round. Balls and putters are available from the kiosk. Any lost balls will be charged at £1.00 each.
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 £2.00 which is payable at the track, tickets not valid.
Bouncy Castle
The bouncy castle is for use by children under 12. It cost £1.00 for five minutes.
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.
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 £1.00 for the round trip, which you pay for on the train. Bookings can be made for large parties at other times during the year.
Car/ Bike
Track
This is a circuit in which children, aged 4 - 10, can use tokens from the kiosk, which cost £1.00 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 £2.00 for 15 minutes on the large manmade lake. The lake is also excellent for the use of radio controlled boats, it is often used for special events and galas.
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.
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.
Miniature Railway
The parks 15 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. It is one of the cheapest in the country for its size. There are now two diesel locomotives used, this is dependant on logistics they run every 25 minutes. The railway is open all year and runs every weekend and during all school holidays, (except Christmas Day). The service is weather permitting. For many more details visit the Markeaton Light Railway - 
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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