Parks and Open Spaces
If you are looking for somewhere to go for a relax at the weekend or on a summers evening then look no further than the parks. Open daily from 8am until dusk and located around the District, these parks offer many activities to get involved with or a place to get away from the stresses and strains.
Hermitage Recreation Ground
Located on Hermitage Road, just a couple of minutes drive from Coalville town centre, Hermitage recreation ground has lots of activities for all ages to get involved with. These include an all weather area, 9 hole short course golf course, mini golf course, putting green, and fishing lake.
Hermitage Recreation Ground Fees and Charges
| Activity | Adult | Junior | Leisure Link |
| Mini Golf | £2 | £1 | £1 |
| Fishing per day | £4.20 | £3.10 | £3.10 |
| All weather area - Full pitch* | £44 | £27 | . |
| All weather area - Half pitch* | £30 | £21 | . |
| Golf 9 holes Monday to Friday | £4.70 | £3.50 | £3.50 |
| Golf 9 holes Saturday and Sunday | £5.70 | £4.30 | £4.30 |
| Golf 18 holes Monday to Friday | £7 | £5.20 | £5.20 |
| Golf 18 holes Saturday and Sunday | £8.20 | £6.10 | £6.10 |
* Please be aware that when booking these facilities you will be asked to make payment at the same time.
Virtual Tour of Hermitage Recreation Ground
Virtual tour of Hermitage Recreation Ground (IPIX Spherical Panorama, 0.56 Mb)
Facilities at Coalville Park
Coalville Park is situated just a couple of minutes walk away from the town centre on London Road. There are plenty of activities to suit all age groups including tennis courts and a childrens' playground, whilst there are also flower beds and open spaces to enjoy. What's more, North West Leicestershire District Council has signed up for the National tennis for free campaign so if you fancy a game, why not come along to Coalville Park.
Facilities at Whitwick Park
Whitwick Park is situated just a couple of minutes walk away from the centre of Whitwick on North Street. There are plenty of activities to suit all age groups, including tennis courts, childrens' playground, football pitches and a bowling green, whilst there are also flower beds and open spaces to enjoy. What's more, North West Leicestershire District Council has signed up for the National tennis for free campaign so if you fancy a game, why not come along to Whitwick Park. Whitwick park is also home to Whitwick Bowls Club how meet on Saturdays from 1.30-6pm andnew members are always welcome.
Thringstone
Facilities include a bowling green and changing facilities
Melrose Road, Thringstone
Facilities include a childrens' playground, a football pitch and changing facilities
Scotlands Playing Fields, Coalville
Facilities include football pitches, a bowling green and changing facilities
Greenhill Recreation Ground, Coalville
Facilities include football pitches and changing facilities
South Street, Ellistown
Facilities include a childrens' playground, football pitches, cricket square and changing facilities
Last updated: Mon 2nd April, 2012 @ 13:22




