Information relating to Coronavirus
Please note that due to the pandemic and in line with the latest government advice, facilities may be closed and some events cancelled or postponed. Visit our news pages.
Outdoor sports facilities
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) updates
Markeaton Park Paddling Pool will reopen to the public daily 10.30am – 4pm from Fri 23 Jul until Sun 5 Sep. The grassed area around the paddling pool will also be available to use.
The Splash Pad in Chaddesden Park will also reopen to daily from 12noon until 5pm from Sat 24 Jul until Sun 5 Sep.
Read more about preparations for reopening and safety measures in place.
Respect other people and the measures that local authorities and site management have put in place to help ensure social distancing and protect the natural environment.
Check all COVID-19 precautions for Parks at our news story.
We have a great range of outdoor sports facilities available on our parks. Read further to find out more...
Synthetic pitches
- Moorways Stadium - full sized pitch with flood lights and changing rooms also available.
- Springwood Leisure Centre - 5-a-side pitch filled with sand/rubber, especially designed for football. We also have a court suitable for 5-a-side football. Floodlights also available.
- The Racecourse - Steve Bloomer Artificial Turf Pitch (ATP) with floodlights, changing rooms and club room available.
- Chellaston Park - Chellaston Leisure Limited manage the 3G pitch on Chellaston Park. All enquiries to use this site should be sent directly to bookchellastonpark@outlook.com or visit Chellaston Leisure Limited
To book any of the above synthetic pitches, email parksbookingsadmin@derby.gov.uk or call 01332 641234
Grass pitches
- Moorways Stadium - three full sized pitches used for football, rugby and for coaching.
- Darley Fields
- Alvaston Park
- Chaddesden Park
- Sinfin Moor Park
- Racecourse
- Chellaston Park - Chellaston Leisure Limited manage the football provision on Chellaston Park. All enquiries to use this site should be sent directly to bookchellastonpark@outlook.com or visit Chellaston Leisure Limited
To book any of the above grass pitches, email parksbookingsadmin@derby.gov.uk or call 01332 641234.
Chellaston Leisure Limited will now operate Chellaston Park and all enquiries to use this site should be sent directly to bookchellastonpark@outlook.com
Tennis
Markeaton Park and Darley Park have two hard tennis courts and a ball games area that are available to use on a pay as you go basis. Tennis courts are available to be booked for 1 hour sessions on our online booking system, find out more on our tennis page.
We have tennis courts available for casual use at Alvaston Park and King George V playing fields. To find out more call us on 01332 640789.
Derby Tennis League make it easy for adults to play friendly, competitive tennis. Visit their webpage for more information.
Athletics facilities
Moorways Stadium has a range of athletics facilities, including:
- athletics track and field - an eight lane floodlit international standard track and field facility with the provision for outside throwing areas and a practice sprint track. There is also permanent seating for 650 people with additional space for several thousand spectators.
- cross country and cyclo-cross - Moorways Stadium's cross country course is suitable for small and junior events, as well as a cyclo-cross course.
Cricket
- Sunnydale Park has an artificial cricket wicket and grass outfield
- Oakwood Park has an artificial cricket wicket and grass outfield
- Chaddesden Park has an artificial cricket wicket and grass outfield
- Normanton Park has an artificial cricket wicket and grass outfield
- Sinfin Moor Park has an artificial cricket wicket and grass outfield
- Chellaston Park - Chellaston Leisure Limited manage the cricket provision on Chellaston Park. All enquiries to use this site should be sent directly to bookchellastonpark@outlook.com or visit Chellaston Leisure Limited
To book email parksbookingsadmin@derby.gov.uk or call 01332 641234.
Prices
For prices visit our Parks prices page