Hanley Park

About

Hanley Park is one of the city's heritage parks. It is close to both the City Centre and the railway station. Its facilities include the restored Pavillion; a restored Boathouse; an all weather, floodlit sports zone for cricket, football, basketball, hockey and tennis; restored bandstand; crown green bowling green; fishing; lake and fountains; sensory play area; children's play zone; and public art sculptures.

The park has undergone a multi-million pound restoration following a successful bid for £4.5 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund in 2015 to restore the park’s historic features and attract more park users of all ages. The 60-acre park, which opened in 1897, has had its bandstand restored, and its boathouse brought back to life along with a whole raft of other improvements. In October 2020, the park was awarded Green Flag status and recognised nationally as a quality green public space by the charity Keep Britain Tidy.

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

The Boathouse is available for hire all year round and is ideal for meetings/conferences of up to 50 attendees and social events for up to 100 guests. It is also the ideal location for an intimate champagne & afternoon tea wedding reception.

The Pavilion consists of the East & West Annexe Rooms, ideal for private hire, business meetings and somewhere for the local community to meet in small groups of up to 15 people. The Pavilion is also available for hire in the evenings for hosting events, making the most of the stunning views over the park and surrounding area.

Full Hospitality Brochure is available or refreshments can be purchased from the café.

Hanley Park Sensory Play Area

The popular sensory play area includes a range of play equipment that stimulates a child's senses. The first fully accessible play area of its type in the City, assists able-bodied and children with disabilities to play without limitation.

Hanley Park Sports Zone

The sports zone in Hanley Park opened in 2006, and includes cricket wickets and nets; four tennis courts; a synthetic pitch and hard surfaced, multi-use games area; and a fenced court for basketball, football and other sports.

Amenities at the park include: all weather, floodlit sport court; cricket wickets; bandstand; bowling green; fishing; lake and fountains.