Derby Parks - Public Parks in the City of Derby

Darley Park Elvaston Castle and Gardens in Derby Markeaton Park The City of Derby has more than 300 areas of public open space including many fine parks and gardens. Derby Arboretum was the first public park in the country, and with the aid of a lottery grant has recently undergone extensive improvement and renovation. Originally it had been donated to the people of Derby in 1840 by local mill owner and former Mayor Joseph Strutt. Markeaton Park Markeaton Park Darley Park hosts a stunning National Collection of Viburnum and Hydrangea Markeaton Park attracts around a million visitors each year offering open parkland for relaxation, sports like football, tennis and golf and the popular Mundy Play Centre - a children's wonderland with plenty of facilities for all ages. Allestree Park Alvaston Park Chaddesden Park Darley Park Derby Arboretum Elvaston Castle Country Park Markeaton Park Normanton Oark