Derby Parks

The precious Chaddesden Wood Local Nature Reserve cared for by the local community. Fence checkers have been drafted in to make sure the work is up to standard #volunteering 🌳 💕

The Cycle Derby North Derbyshire Challenge Sportive is coming up on Sunday 16th September, between 8am and 7pm! 🚵‍♀️ What could be better than heading out into the Peak District and having a memorable ride with gorgeous scenery and challenging hills ☀️ This September there will be a new 120km route so those of you wanting to make the transition from 80km to 160km won’t have as far to jump 🚵‍♂️
There’s plenty of food and a mechanic at each feed station, motorbike outrider looking after the riders and hot food and a drink waiting for you back at the Craft Village in #MarkeatonPark.
For more information and to book your place, click on the link below:

Looking for something to do this weekend .....

The fantastic Derby Parks Volunteers carry out another vital conservation task. The frogs, toads and newts at Dale Road Park Pond’s in Spondon will certainly feel the benefit! Thank you 😊 🐸 🦎 🦋

Join Derbyshire Bat Conservation Group and Friends of Allestree Park for a #free Bat Walk on Fri 14 Sept 7pm - 9pm! 🦇
This is a chance to discover the bat species found within #AllestreePark and see the efforts being made to encourage them 😀
Follow the link below for more information:

Derby Park Volunteers hard at work today on their 2nd day of digging out a new pond at Millennium Woof, Heatherton, with Friends of Littleover Parks. Just need #rain to fill it up!
Sneaked a look at the community orchard whilst in the park, plenty of fruit to be picked! Yummy!

Alvaston Park Lake Improvements Project
Environmental improvement works are taking place on Alvaston Park Lake starting Monday 10 September 2018 for approximately 4 weeks. The works will include relocating the Norfolk reed to the centre of the lake; increasing the marginal planting around the edge of the lake using rockrolls, preplanted coir rolls, relocating sediment to create a planting base and repairs to the concrete edges. 🥀🤗
The aim of the project is to improve wate...r quality and attract wildlife by increasing oxygenating plants and creating new habitats to improve the visual appearance and preserve the structure of the lake.
Access will be restricted to certain parts of the lake while the works are taking place. We apolgoise for any inconvienance this may cause.
The works are funded by the European Regional Development Fund as part of the OuOur City Our Rivernvironmental enhancement scheme. #gfa18
See more

Are you interested in getting involved in Osmaston Park Allotments? 🥕🥒🍓
Osmaston Park allotments are managed by a voluntary group and are looking for new members to get involved to help run the site. Located at the end of Oaktree Avenue, next to Osmaston Park, the site has 40 plots with a number available for rent to individuals or groups. 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️
Even if you can spare an hour or two a week, the group would love to hear from you (you do not need to have an allotment!) Come along and find out more at the meeting on Thursday 20 September from 2-4pm at Derby Homes Community Rooms, Slaney Close or get in contact direct with Derby Parks.

This Sunday is the Hannells Darley Park Concert 🎆 Gates open at 2pm, with entertainment from 6pm 🎼
Buy your tickets before the day for advance prices 😀 Tickets on the day will be £7.50 for adults and £2.50 for under 16s.
To book your tickets and for more information about one of the UK's biggest outdoor classical concerts please click the link below:

Derby Festé will arrive on 27, 28 and 29 September with a bag full tricks and a sprinkling of magic.
This year Derby Festé celebrates 250 years of Circus and kicks off with a fantastic, exciting and exhilarating circus ‘Now or Never’ by Circa Tsuïca at Derby Parks.
Find out more at https://www.derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/derb y-feste3/ or book tickets for 'Now or Never' at QUAD - Derby

Now that the summer holidays are over, Christmas is just around the corner! 🎄
We are looking for craft stalls to attend our annual Family Festivities at Markeaton Park event. The Friends of Markeaton Park Craft Fair is on the 1st and 2nd December, between 11am and 3pm. If you'd like to apply to attend, drop us an email at spacehire@derby.gov.uk and we'll send you an application form!
The Family Workshop weekend is on the 8th and 9th December, between 11am and 3pm. If you would like to run a craft workshop or activity this weekend, please let us know by dropping us an email! 😊

Come along and be part of one of the UK’s biggest outdoor classical concerts, in the stunning natural amphitheatre that is Darley Park 🎼
But don't forget to buy your tickets for the Hannells Darley Park Concert in advance! If you book online before the 1st September 2018 you'll receive discounted advance tickets - only £5 for adults and £2.50 for under 16's!
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the link below:

We all know Markeaton Park paddling pool is cool 😎 and BBC Radio Derby have just confirmed it! 😂💦❄️

The Derby Parks Volunteers at Chellaston Brickworks Local Nature Reserve. The paths are looking fantastic 👌🏻

It's nearly time for the annual Dig For Victory 1940s Festival at Markeaton Park's Walled Garden and Craft Village, organised by Friends of Markeaton Park!
Check out the schedule of activities and live music for the day. The festival is on this Sunday 26 August between 11am and 4pm ☀️

‪We are keeping #MarkeatonPark Mundy Play Centre fully open on Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 September (including the paddling pool). This will be the last chance to have a dip in the pool before it is drained down for 2018. 💦🚿🕺🏼#loveparks 😁‬

The Derby Colour Run is on Sunday 9 September, 11am - 2pm!
Sign up, pull on a @derbyhospitalscharity white t-shirt and prepare to have the messiest fun you’ve ever had on a Sunday morning, supporting your local hospital!
Click the link below to register:

‪Ain’t #parks brilliant! We all know of their health, wellbeing and environmental importance but parks perform another excellent function too. Preventing #Derby from flooding. The new flood walls are looking the bees knees! #LoveParks 🚣‍♂️ 😁‬

The harvest is ready! 😋 A quick visit to #Littleover Community Orchard and our tummies are full of glorious fruit. Based at Millennium Wood on Moorway Lane the fruit is grown for everyone to enjoy👌🏻 😁

Went today it gets very busy, there's loads for the kids to do, a paddling pool and loads of other activities for them to do like zorbing, donkey rides, small canoes, crazy golf, and some electric cars for smaller kids and even some high ropes for the older ones all of these you have to pay for but plenty to do. Only downside is you have to pay for parking which is £4 for over 4 hours stay so make sure you take change, take a picnic plenty of places to sit.

Went so many times as a kid, but now living away from the area I don't get to go so much (not been for years)... Was lovely to have some old memories as I took my own children round to show them where I played as a little girl! Will always love it.



The new goApe style course looks awesome... Definately need to come back when it's finished

We went with my grandchildren the only fault is the walk to the play area when you are finding difficult walking other than that it is out of this WORLD keep the good work up

This park is great my kids love it!! But can anyone help I have lost my glasses there today between 12.30 and 4 I was there sat by the pool and went on the park!! If anyone has found them I would be Sooo great full reward given of found

Lovely relaxed atmosphere at the family festivities. Rides were reasonably priced. Jumping clay craft was brilliant and we had a lovely and creamy hot chocolate. Definitely be back soon!

It's a shame that the train closed down l thought that the money made from car parking on the park was to be used for the up keep of the park so why was it not used to repair the engine shed roof

It's great for kids of all ages, and now it's Been and had a clean up and new things added even better. We can spend all day there , plenty of grass for a picnics and more seating . Its been made a little more safe by the addition of the fenced off rails near the water . The only thing i would say the water in the duck / canoe water needs to be cleaned a little more regular. But other than that good day out for all the family.

Cocoa tabby chocolate shop rocks some of the best chocolate I've ever had, get yourself some

Lovely day out for a picnic! Around the pool area there could be proper life guards! The Tannoy could be a lot clearer as if your on the banks around the pool. You cannot hear it at all. And to me that's a must as if there was anything to be known, you wouldn't hear it. More speakers around the park i think is a must!

Also when it's a busy day as it was when we were there. There should be a overflow car park. There's enough grass verge to place cars on when there's no more room to park. Would stop cars blocking people in. But in my eyes there just being disrespectful.

And there should be staff on to clear the bins. Regularly. Stop people throwing all the rubbish along side the bins.

Apart that if you have the Sun. It's a lovely day out!!

Great day out at markeaton, plenty to do for the whole day and prices are good for the activities and refreshments. only thing keeping it from a 5* is the donkeys looked a bit unloved and it would be good if it had a separate pool for the little ones as there were older kids/grown ups throwing footballs and running around splashing which was too much for young ones/babies

A great place to relax or have fun. Lots of things to do. Let down only by the cost of parking, otherwise i would have awarded 5 stars. Lots of improvements being undertaken at the moment too.

Excellent park and golf course, brilliant for the kids summer & winter my only beef is with dog owners who don't have there leads on iam not against dogs its just when you have you kids with you they can be abit intimidating so be nice if on leads

Rowditch seriously needs some TLC.

Overgrown, broken play equipment etc

1st time here with my children

I hope you will consider putting some locking mechanism on the all gates

I was shocked on how many tiny children was walking through these gates without their adult /other adults allowing tiny children through without looking to see who they are with

We arrived late afternoon today and needed the toilet. Went into the toilet near the paddling pool and ice never seen anything like it. Absolutely disgusting!! The smell and mess were disgraceful it made me feel sick. When I complained I was told that a boy has gone in to clean them but the public wouldn't let him in!!!! Well maybe it would be an idea to close them off for ten minutes to clean them. Not happy with the mess at all

Very disappointed with the toilets absolutely vile they smelled like ass and farm and the floor is so dirty I didn't want to even stand on it with my shoes on and little kids with no shoes on standing in the dirty puddles of black absolutely terrible! I couldn't even go to the toilet it was that bad!

The new play area actually gets NO stars from me.(put it wouldn't let me post without pressing a star)

Everyone parent u talk to has lost a child on there as it's so badly planned out, whether it be for 5 mins or 20 mins!!!! NO GOOD what so ever!!!!

I hope you never have eventive funtime at markeaton again, my child was bit by there dog. My neice was traumitised after trying to board a ride and the employee of funtime turned on said ride causing her to be trapped getting repeatedly hit by the ride.. the famous Mr Garry Evans who owns said company couldn't understand why the above was such a problem? All in all an absolute sham!

During our visit to the fun fair today at Markeaton park my nephew was bitten by a stall holders German Shepherd dog. The stall attendant had encouraged my 3 year old nephew to get closer to the game and ended up being bitten on the ribs/hips. He was understandably upset by it, I tried to explain to the security guards that I did not think it was suitable for a dog like that to be around children when I saw the owner Garry Evans. He asked what I wanted him to do about it! Then he came back and said I hope your happy I've had an altercation with the man whose fault it was. Told the security guard to get us some complementary tickets and walked off!!

We wanted to leave but the children said they wanted another ride and after that experience and knowing my nephew was ok as the dog hadn't pierced the skin we headed over to the minion swing ride. It was at a standstill and a handful of children were on it. We encouraged the children to get on the ride and motioned to the member of staff two so he could come and get the tickets. Instead he started the ride causing our two three year old children to fly around with the ride and end up on the floor. Security were called and we checked the children over. Thankfully it was only cuts and bruises. Garry Evans came once again and said oh it's you again. I said I couldn't believe how irresponsible the attendant had been and that he should be retrained. He asked why I was shouting and I said my child had been hurt and thankfully we managed to grab her before it was alot worse. The place is a joke and I wouldn't go to any of the events ever again even if they paid me. Rude owners, dangerous dogs and inadequately trained staff!

Went today it gets very busy, there's loads for the kids to do, a paddling pool and loads of other activities for them to do like zorbing, donkey rides, small canoes, crazy golf, and some electric cars for smaller kids and even some high ropes for the older ones all of these you have to pay for but plenty to do. Only downside is you have to pay for parking which is £4 for over 4 hours stay so make sure you take change, take a picnic plenty of places to sit.

Went so many times as a kid, but now living away from the area I don't get to go so much (not been for years)... Was lovely to have some old memories as I took my own children round to show them where I played as a little girl! Will always love it.



The new goApe style course looks awesome... Definately need to come back when it's finished

We went with my grandchildren the only fault is the walk to the play area when you are finding difficult walking other than that it is out of this WORLD keep the good work up

This park is great my kids love it!! But can anyone help I have lost my glasses there today between 12.30 and 4 I was there sat by the pool and went on the park!! If anyone has found them I would be Sooo great full reward given of found

Lovely relaxed atmosphere at the family festivities. Rides were reasonably priced. Jumping clay craft was brilliant and we had a lovely and creamy hot chocolate. Definitely be back soon!

It's a shame that the train closed down l thought that the money made from car parking on the park was to be used for the up keep of the park so why was it not used to repair the engine shed roof

It's great for kids of all ages, and now it's Been and had a clean up and new things added even better. We can spend all day there , plenty of grass for a picnics and more seating . Its been made a little more safe by the addition of the fenced off rails near the water . The only thing i would say the water in the duck / canoe water needs to be cleaned a little more regular. But other than that good day out for all the family.

Cocoa tabby chocolate shop rocks some of the best chocolate I've ever had, get yourself some

Lovely day out for a picnic! Around the pool area there could be proper life guards! The Tannoy could be a lot clearer as if your on the banks around the pool. You cannot hear it at all. And to me that's a must as if there was anything to be known, you wouldn't hear it. More speakers around the park i think is a must!

Also when it's a busy day as it was when we were there. There should be a overflow car park. There's enough grass verge to place cars on when there's no more room to park. Would stop cars blocking people in. But in my eyes there just being disrespectful.

And there should be staff on to clear the bins. Regularly. Stop people throwing all the rubbish along side the bins.

Apart that if you have the Sun. It's a lovely day out!!

Great day out at markeaton, plenty to do for the whole day and prices are good for the activities and refreshments. only thing keeping it from a 5* is the donkeys looked a bit unloved and it would be good if it had a separate pool for the little ones as there were older kids/grown ups throwing footballs and running around splashing which was too much for young ones/babies

A great place to relax or have fun. Lots of things to do. Let down only by the cost of parking, otherwise i would have awarded 5 stars. Lots of improvements being undertaken at the moment too.

Excellent park and golf course, brilliant for the kids summer & winter my only beef is with dog owners who don't have there leads on iam not against dogs its just when you have you kids with you they can be abit intimidating so be nice if on leads

Rowditch seriously needs some TLC.

Overgrown, broken play equipment etc

1st time here with my children

I hope you will consider putting some locking mechanism on the all gates

I was shocked on how many tiny children was walking through these gates without their adult /other adults allowing tiny children through without looking to see who they are with

We arrived late afternoon today and needed the toilet. Went into the toilet near the paddling pool and ice never seen anything like it. Absolutely disgusting!! The smell and mess were disgraceful it made me feel sick. When I complained I was told that a boy has gone in to clean them but the public wouldn't let him in!!!! Well maybe it would be an idea to close them off for ten minutes to clean them. Not happy with the mess at all

Very disappointed with the toilets absolutely vile they smelled like ass and farm and the floor is so dirty I didn't want to even stand on it with my shoes on and little kids with no shoes on standing in the dirty puddles of black absolutely terrible! I couldn't even go to the toilet it was that bad!

The new play area actually gets NO stars from me.(put it wouldn't let me post without pressing a star)

Everyone parent u talk to has lost a child on there as it's so badly planned out, whether it be for 5 mins or 20 mins!!!! NO GOOD what so ever!!!!

I hope you never have eventive funtime at markeaton again, my child was bit by there dog. My neice was traumitised after trying to board a ride and the employee of funtime turned on said ride causing her to be trapped getting repeatedly hit by the ride.. the famous Mr Garry Evans who owns said company couldn't understand why the above was such a problem? All in all an absolute sham!

During our visit to the fun fair today at Markeaton park my nephew was bitten by a stall holders German Shepherd dog. The stall attendant had encouraged my 3 year old nephew to get closer to the game and ended up being bitten on the ribs/hips. He was understandably upset by it, I tried to explain to the security guards that I did not think it was suitable for a dog like that to be around children when I saw the owner Garry Evans. He asked what I wanted him to do about it! Then he came back and said I hope your happy I've had an altercation with the man whose fault it was. Told the security guard to get us some complementary tickets and walked off!!

We wanted to leave but the children said they wanted another ride and after that experience and knowing my nephew was ok as the dog hadn't pierced the skin we headed over to the minion swing ride. It was at a standstill and a handful of children were on it. We encouraged the children to get on the ride and motioned to the member of staff two so he could come and get the tickets. Instead he started the ride causing our two three year old children to fly around with the ride and end up on the floor. Security were called and we checked the children over. Thankfully it was only cuts and bruises. Garry Evans came once again and said oh it's you again. I said I couldn't believe how irresponsible the attendant had been and that he should be retrained. He asked why I was shouting and I said my child had been hurt and thankfully we managed to grab her before it was alot worse. The place is a joke and I wouldn't go to any of the events ever again even if they paid me. Rude owners, dangerous dogs and inadequately trained staff!

Went today it gets very busy, there's loads for the kids to do, a paddling pool and loads of other activities for them to do like zorbing, donkey rides, small canoes, crazy golf, and some electric cars for smaller kids and even some high ropes for the older ones all of these you have to pay for but plenty to do. Only downside is you have to pay for parking which is £4 for over 4 hours stay so make sure you take change, take a picnic plenty of places to sit.

Went so many times as a kid, but now living away from the area I don't get to go so much (not been for years)... Was lovely to have some old memories as I took my own children round to show them where I played as a little girl! Will always love it.



The new goApe style course looks awesome... Definately need to come back when it's finished

We went with my grandchildren the only fault is the walk to the play area when you are finding difficult walking other than that it is out of this WORLD keep the good work up

This park is great my kids love it!! But can anyone help I have lost my glasses there today between 12.30 and 4 I was there sat by the pool and went on the park!! If anyone has found them I would be Sooo great full reward given of found

Lovely relaxed atmosphere at the family festivities. Rides were reasonably priced. Jumping clay craft was brilliant and we had a lovely and creamy hot chocolate. Definitely be back soon!

It's a shame that the train closed down l thought that the money made from car parking on the park was to be used for the up keep of the park so why was it not used to repair the engine shed roof

It's great for kids of all ages, and now it's Been and had a clean up and new things added even better. We can spend all day there , plenty of grass for a picnics and more seating . Its been made a little more safe by the addition of the fenced off rails near the water . The only thing i would say the water in the duck / canoe water needs to be cleaned a little more regular. But other than that good day out for all the family.

Cocoa tabby chocolate shop rocks some of the best chocolate I've ever had, get yourself some

Lovely day out for a picnic! Around the pool area there could be proper life guards! The Tannoy could be a lot clearer as if your on the banks around the pool. You cannot hear it at all. And to me that's a must as if there was anything to be known, you wouldn't hear it. More speakers around the park i think is a must!

Also when it's a busy day as it was when we were there. There should be a overflow car park. There's enough grass verge to place cars on when there's no more room to park. Would stop cars blocking people in. But in my eyes there just being disrespectful.

And there should be staff on to clear the bins. Regularly. Stop people throwing all the rubbish along side the bins.

Apart that if you have the Sun. It's a lovely day out!!

Great day out at markeaton, plenty to do for the whole day and prices are good for the activities and refreshments. only thing keeping it from a 5* is the donkeys looked a bit unloved and it would be good if it had a separate pool for the little ones as there were older kids/grown ups throwing footballs and running around splashing which was too much for young ones/babies

A great place to relax or have fun. Lots of things to do. Let down only by the cost of parking, otherwise i would have awarded 5 stars. Lots of improvements being undertaken at the moment too.

Excellent park and golf course, brilliant for the kids summer & winter my only beef is with dog owners who don't have there leads on iam not against dogs its just when you have you kids with you they can be abit intimidating so be nice if on leads

Rowditch seriously needs some TLC.

Overgrown, broken play equipment etc

1st time here with my children

I hope you will consider putting some locking mechanism on the all gates

I was shocked on how many tiny children was walking through these gates without their adult /other adults allowing tiny children through without looking to see who they are with

We arrived late afternoon today and needed the toilet. Went into the toilet near the paddling pool and ice never seen anything like it. Absolutely disgusting!! The smell and mess were disgraceful it made me feel sick. When I complained I was told that a boy has gone in to clean them but the public wouldn't let him in!!!! Well maybe it would be an idea to close them off for ten minutes to clean them. Not happy with the mess at all

Very disappointed with the toilets absolutely vile they smelled like ass and farm and the floor is so dirty I didn't want to even stand on it with my shoes on and little kids with no shoes on standing in the dirty puddles of black absolutely terrible! I couldn't even go to the toilet it was that bad!

The new play area actually gets NO stars from me.(put it wouldn't let me post without pressing a star)

Everyone parent u talk to has lost a child on there as it's so badly planned out, whether it be for 5 mins or 20 mins!!!! NO GOOD what so ever!!!!

I hope you never have eventive funtime at markeaton again, my child was bit by there dog. My neice was traumitised after trying to board a ride and the employee of funtime turned on said ride causing her to be trapped getting repeatedly hit by the ride.. the famous Mr Garry Evans who owns said company couldn't understand why the above was such a problem? All in all an absolute sham!

During our visit to the fun fair today at Markeaton park my nephew was bitten by a stall holders German Shepherd dog. The stall attendant had encouraged my 3 year old nephew to get closer to the game and ended up being bitten on the ribs/hips. He was understandably upset by it, I tried to explain to the security guards that I did not think it was suitable for a dog like that to be around children when I saw the owner Garry Evans. He asked what I wanted him to do about it! Then he came back and said I hope your happy I've had an altercation with the man whose fault it was. Told the security guard to get us some complementary tickets and walked off!!

We wanted to leave but the children said they wanted another ride and after that experience and knowing my nephew was ok as the dog hadn't pierced the skin we headed over to the minion swing ride. It was at a standstill and a handful of children were on it. We encouraged the children to get on the ride and motioned to the member of staff two so he could come and get the tickets. Instead he started the ride causing our two three year old children to fly around with the ride and end up on the floor. Security were called and we checked the children over. Thankfully it was only cuts and bruises. Garry Evans came once again and said oh it's you again. I said I couldn't believe how irresponsible the attendant had been and that he should be retrained. He asked why I was shouting and I said my child had been hurt and thankfully we managed to grab her before it was alot worse. The place is a joke and I wouldn't go to any of the events ever again even if they paid me. Rude owners, dangerous dogs and inadequately trained staff!

Went today it gets very busy, there's loads for the kids to do, a paddling pool and loads of other activities for them to do like zorbing, donkey rides, small canoes, crazy golf, and some electric cars for smaller kids and even some high ropes for the older ones all of these you have to pay for but plenty to do. Only downside is you have to pay for parking which is £4 for over 4 hours stay so make sure you take change, take a picnic plenty of places to sit.

Went so many times as a kid, but now living away from the area I don't get to go so much (not been for years)... Was lovely to have some old memories as I took my own children round to show them where I played as a little girl! Will always love it.



The new goApe style course looks awesome... Definately need to come back when it's finished

We went with my grandchildren the only fault is the walk to the play area when you are finding difficult walking other than that it is out of this WORLD keep the good work up

This park is great my kids love it!! But can anyone help I have lost my glasses there today between 12.30 and 4 I was there sat by the pool and went on the park!! If anyone has found them I would be Sooo great full reward given of found

Lovely relaxed atmosphere at the family festivities. Rides were reasonably priced. Jumping clay craft was brilliant and we had a lovely and creamy hot chocolate. Definitely be back soon!

It's a shame that the train closed down l thought that the money made from car parking on the park was to be used for the up keep of the park so why was it not used to repair the engine shed roof

It's great for kids of all ages, and now it's Been and had a clean up and new things added even better. We can spend all day there , plenty of grass for a picnics and more seating . Its been made a little more safe by the addition of the fenced off rails near the water . The only thing i would say the water in the duck / canoe water needs to be cleaned a little more regular. But other than that good day out for all the family.

Cocoa tabby chocolate shop rocks some of the best chocolate I've ever had, get yourself some

Lovely day out for a picnic! Around the pool area there could be proper life guards! The Tannoy could be a lot clearer as if your on the banks around the pool. You cannot hear it at all. And to me that's a must as if there was anything to be known, you wouldn't hear it. More speakers around the park i think is a must!

Also when it's a busy day as it was when we were there. There should be a overflow car park. There's enough grass verge to place cars on when there's no more room to park. Would stop cars blocking people in. But in my eyes there just being disrespectful.

And there should be staff on to clear the bins. Regularly. Stop people throwing all the rubbish along side the bins.

Apart that if you have the Sun. It's a lovely day out!!

Great day out at markeaton, plenty to do for the whole day and prices are good for the activities and refreshments. only thing keeping it from a 5* is the donkeys looked a bit unloved and it would be good if it had a separate pool for the little ones as there were older kids/grown ups throwing footballs and running around splashing which was too much for young ones/babies

A great place to relax or have fun. Lots of things to do. Let down only by the cost of parking, otherwise i would have awarded 5 stars. Lots of improvements being undertaken at the moment too.

Excellent park and golf course, brilliant for the kids summer & winter my only beef is with dog owners who don't have there leads on iam not against dogs its just when you have you kids with you they can be abit intimidating so be nice if on leads

Rowditch seriously needs some TLC.

Overgrown, broken play equipment etc

1st time here with my children

I hope you will consider putting some locking mechanism on the all gates

I was shocked on how many tiny children was walking through these gates without their adult /other adults allowing tiny children through without looking to see who they are with

We arrived late afternoon today and needed the toilet. Went into the toilet near the paddling pool and ice never seen anything like it. Absolutely disgusting!! The smell and mess were disgraceful it made me feel sick. When I complained I was told that a boy has gone in to clean them but the public wouldn't let him in!!!! Well maybe it would be an idea to close them off for ten minutes to clean them. Not happy with the mess at all

Very disappointed with the toilets absolutely vile they smelled like ass and farm and the floor is so dirty I didn't want to even stand on it with my shoes on and little kids with no shoes on standing in the dirty puddles of black absolutely terrible! I couldn't even go to the toilet it was that bad!

The new play area actually gets NO stars from me.(put it wouldn't let me post without pressing a star)

Everyone parent u talk to has lost a child on there as it's so badly planned out, whether it be for 5 mins or 20 mins!!!! NO GOOD what so ever!!!!

I hope you never have eventive funtime at markeaton again, my child was bit by there dog. My neice was traumitised after trying to board a ride and the employee of funtime turned on said ride causing her to be trapped getting repeatedly hit by the ride.. the famous Mr Garry Evans who owns said company couldn't understand why the above was such a problem? All in all an absolute sham!

During our visit to the fun fair today at Markeaton park my nephew was bitten by a stall holders German Shepherd dog. The stall attendant had encouraged my 3 year old nephew to get closer to the game and ended up being bitten on the ribs/hips. He was understandably upset by it, I tried to explain to the security guards that I did not think it was suitable for a dog like that to be around children when I saw the owner Garry Evans. He asked what I wanted him to do about it! Then he came back and said I hope your happy I've had an altercation with the man whose fault it was. Told the security guard to get us some complementary tickets and walked off!!

We wanted to leave but the children said they wanted another ride and after that experience and knowing my nephew was ok as the dog hadn't pierced the skin we headed over to the minion swing ride. It was at a standstill and a handful of children were on it. We encouraged the children to get on the ride and motioned to the member of staff two so he could come and get the tickets. Instead he started the ride causing our two three year old children to fly around with the ride and end up on the floor. Security were called and we checked the children over. Thankfully it was only cuts and bruises. Garry Evans came once again and said oh it's you again. I said I couldn't believe how irresponsible the attendant had been and that he should be retrained. He asked why I was shouting and I said my child had been hurt and thankfully we managed to grab her before it was alot worse. The place is a joke and I wouldn't go to any of the events ever again even if they paid me. Rude owners, dangerous dogs and inadequately trained staff!