East Park Reviews Summary

Park Facilities

Pros:

• "The people who are running the park are doing a great job."
• "There is a Cafe in the park for meals, drinks or ice cream."
• "It's clean and tidy. The water play area is wonderful, lots of different areas for the children to play."
• "Other attractions were open such as mini golf and pedalos, food and drink carts. Not cheap."
• "The playground has lots of good equipment, the animal education centre is great."
• "Children love the train ride and swan boats in summer months."
• "A cafe if you want a snack or a drink."

Cons:

• "The big outdoor splash water park, but it was closed for winter."
• "Although a lot of holes if you're wanting too cycle around."
• "Was very disappointed with all the litter around the park."
• "In the zoo bit most of the animals were missing and I'm not sure if that was just on the day we've visited or if they actually missing a lot of them at the moment."
• "The main gate on Holderness Road is locked."
• "The park could be a bit bigger more for ages 4 +."
• "The large kids playpark has fallen into disrepair."

Park Accessibility

Pros:

• "Parking accessed via Woodford leisure centre, again parking is also free."
• "Tons of free car parking spaces."
• "Easy to find and free parking along inner road."
• "Nice very large public park in east Hull off Holderness Road. access for cars now via Woodford sports centre carpark."
• "Plenty of parking and can also be easily accessed via public transport or on foot."
• "This place is also very accessible for wheelchair users, something that has become an important part of our planned days out in the past year."
• "Parking here is free, there are toilets and a cafe."

Cons:

• "Difficult to park at peak times, but we always manage."
• "Problem was there was no parking onsite and no notices so tons of people pulled in and blocked the road."
• "Only problem I have is the cafe isn't big enough need more staff to serve."
• "Also the geese are a problem they are alright near the lake but they scare young children in the play area."
• "The park is beautiful and big enough. There is a library and a cafe. The cafe might be the only toilet facility the park has."
• "Don't go in yr car because the main gates have been closed since the covid lockdown."
• "Unfortunately the road which goes around the park is no longer open so it is not good for people with mobility issues."

Park Maintenance

Pros:

• "Always a lovely place to visit. Beautiful scenic walks."
• "Well maintained and well attended place."
• "Spotlessly clean and well kept."
• "Great place always clean and tidy."
• "Park was very clean and well kept."
• "The park has an outdoor gym and a skate park."
• "A beautiful place with surprisingly unique views."

Cons:

• "Could have had 5 stars, but maintenance is a bit lacking."
• "The toilets need a deep clean and stock replenished regularly also checked hourly at busy times especially during school holidays."
• "It would benefit from more seating areas, benches, or picnic tables, not everyone can sit on the grass."
• "The some paths are extremely covered in goose excrement."
• "The swings need greasing, the spinner is sticking, the roundabout is also sticking and the trampolines are still out of order."
• "Bad points I'm afraid is the vandalism, unfortunately many of the park items have been broken or defaced."
• "However the area around the lake is unpleasant due to the amount of goose droppings from the Canada geese which have been allowed to colonise the area."