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Whitby Park is the main green space in Ellesmere Port and a centre for a range of activities.
The main entrance for pedestrians and vehicles is from Stanney Lane but there are also pedestrian entrances from Park Drive. Public parking, including disabled provision, is also available, except when the fun fair is in residence.
The park is ideal for family picnics, dog walking, football, has facilities for young people and regularly hosts community events.
Facilities for Whitby Park include:-
Wheelspark facility for Whitby Park
Opened in April, Whitby Park now boasts a new wheelspark facility suitable for BMX bikes, skateboards and in line skaters. There are a number of elements to develop novice users as well as providing challenges for those more experienced. The Wheelspark is located in the Youth Area of the park by the tennis courts and MUGA. Regular structured sessions are held with guidance from our Wheelspark Coaches, sessions currently held on Wednesdays 5pm-7pm & Saturdays 4.30-6.30pm with additional sessions during school holidays. For more information on the Wheelspark please contact the Park Development Officer 0151 356 6994.
New Friends Group for Whitby Park
A new Friends Group ihas been set up for the park. Volunteers have taken on a key roles, such as Treasurer. The group currently meets on a monthly basis. It work closely with and is supported supported by the Borough Council.
Friends Groups are a vital link between park users and park managers. They take on a range of roles, including fund-raising, educational or diversionary activities for young people, environmental activities such as tree or bulb planting, and organising community events such as fun days, cycle training and dog shows.
There are a number of Friends Groups operating in the Borough and they greatly assist the Borough Council in improving standards within our parks and open spaces.
Whitby Park Air Quality Trail
The council in partnership with the Community Air Quality Forum and Groundwork Wirral commissioned artist, Steve Des Landes, has worked with pupils from five local schools to challenge the common misconception that Ellesmere Port has poor air quality. The trail is the result of this work iand is made up of seven sculptures which have been installed around the park. It aims to inform local people on how air quality is constantly monitored and how to spot environmental indicators of clean air within the park.
For more information and to download the Map of the trail click on the link below:-
Air Quality Trail or Phone the Airwatch Helpline on 0151 356 6633
Parking
There is a car park for park users - parking is free of charge.
Additional car parking is available in the Council Offices car park - car parking charges apply.
Public Transport
The bus station is a 5 minute walk away. For up to date information on public transport to the park, please
contact:- Traveline 0870 608 2608
Disabled
There are pedestrian pathways running through the park which are suitable for disabled people, as well as disabled toilet facilities on site. Play equipment and is suitable for special needs children.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome in the park but you must clean up after your dog - dog bins are installed. Dogs are not permitted on the bowling greens, skate park, play areas or multi-sport court.
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A history of Whitby Park
Originally a stately home and gardens for the Grace family, Whitby Park was sold to the local council in the 1930s. The council paid well-known landscape gardener T.H. Mawson to remodel the grounds, while it took over the hall as offices.
But as the town of Ellesmere Port expanded, the council outgrew its offices and eventually moved out. By the 1990s the building was put up for sale and boarded up. A buyer could not be found and instead the building, one of the oldest in Ellesmere Port, fell into disrepair.
In 2003, the borough council secured over a million pounds of National Heritage Lottery Funding to restore many of the parks historical features including Whitby Hall and reinstatement of the panel garden and avenue. Further improvements were also completed to the bowling green, Community Garden, a new school room, drainage improvements, lighting and soft landscaping.
Whitby Hall is now home to Action Transport Theatre and the old stables are used as offices, including by the local MP Andrew Miller.
For more information on parks and open spaces, please contact the Parks Development Officer, Ellesmere Port & Neston Borough Council, Rossfield Road Offices, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 3AW, telephone 0151 356 6994
