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