Heanor Memorial Park

The park is open daily from 8.00am and closes at dusk.

At the conclusion of the Second World War local peoples thoughts turned towards providing a fitting memorial for those men killed in the hostilities. 

At a public meeting at the Town Hall on 31 October 1945 it was decided to provide a public park. The aim was that “all people, young and old, could enjoy the beauties of nature in lovely surroundings, near to the centre of the town.” The centrepiece was a traditional war memorial. 

The main gates, opposite Mundy Street, came from Derby Lodge entrance to Shipley Hall, and were donated by Shipley Collieries Ltd. The second set of gates opposite the Miners’ Welfare came from the gardens of Shipley Hall. 

The Park was officially opened on 28 April 1951 by the Duke of Devonshire, and a dedication service was led by the Archdeacon of Chesterfield, assisted by a cross-denomination array of local church ministers. The Park was formally handed over by the Chairman of the Memorial Park Committee to the Chairman of the District Council, Councillor William Belfield. 

Ownership of the Park transferred to Amber Valley Borough Council in 1974. 

In the 1980’s, the Second World War Memorial was supplemented by a small additional memorial plaque commemorating those who died in the Falklands Conflict of 1982. 

Fundamental changes were carried out in 2009 by Amber Valley Borough Council with the installation of a Bandstand, educational play facilities within the paddling pool and a new equipped play area.

Play area – there is a well-equipped play area suitable for all ages. 

Water play facility – The old and dated paddling pool has been replaced with a new water play facility. Come along during the summer months and enjoy this free facility operating between 10.00am – 6.00pm (the times may vary due to inclement weather or maintenance)

Toilets – these are available on site daily throughout the summer months from the end of March through to the end of October. For the remainder of the year the toilets will be open when the park keeper is in attendance. 

Café / kiosk - Aunt Sally's Snack Shack – open all year round Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm. 

Bandstand – equipped with electricity to enable of variety of events to be held in the park. 

War memorials - the memorial in the park was originally to remember the fallen in the Second World War, an additional memorial was built to remember the fallen in the Falklands conflict, both have been refurbished and were rededicated in 2011. 

Pond - at the bottom end of the park is an ornamental pond which provides a natural habitat for wildlife. 

Entrance gates - a major feature of the park is the gates at the main entrance to the park, they came from the entranceway of the derelict Shipley Hall and make a handsome feature of the park entrance. These gates were refurbished in 2010 as part of the major refurbishments. 

Lighting - has been installed on the pathways crossing the park from the Leisure Centre car park to Ilkeston Road. Traditional lamp style lighting has been installed on the open areas with up-lighting built into the path down the lime tree avenue. 

CCTV - has been installed and covers the main area of the park.

The main entrance to the park is located on Ilkeston Road. Access is also available on Hands Road and via a footpath link from Ella Bank Road.

No scheduled events at this time.

To view all event applications for the borough's parks and gardens, or to apply for your own event please view our events on council land page. Alternatively please contact the landscapes team on 01773 841542.

The park is owned by Amber Valley Borough Council and is managed by the landscape services department.

The borough Council are always keen to promote positive use of the site and a good park user guide is visible at all entrances to the park.