Heanor Memorial Park |
Tel: (01773) 533050 |
Heanor Memorial Park is a green flag award winning park created to remember the brave soldiers who fought so gallantly in the Second World War.
The Park has been providing the public with recreational space for over 63 years. Throughout this time the facilities have changed and improved, but the layout has remained the same.
Throughout the park there is a good stock of mature and semi mature trees with an avenue of lime trees on the pathway.
Opening Times
The Park is open daily from 8:00 am and closes at dusk.
Facilities
Splash Pad – a new splash pad opened in 2019.
Play Area – there is a well-equipped play area suitable for all ages.
Toilets – these are available on site daily throughout the summer months from the end of March through to the end of October.
Café / kiosk - Aunt Sally's Snack Shack – closed Monday & Tuesday. Open Wednesday to Friday 10:30 am to 4:30 pm & Saturday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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.
World War I Memorial Bench - Heanor & Loscoe Town Council purchased a World War I Memorial Bench to commemorate 100 years since the end of World War I. The bench has been placed in Heanor Memorial Park opposite the War Memorial. The bench is a place for people to spend time to reflect, remember and give thanks.
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.
History of the Site
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 held 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.
Responsibility for Heanor Memorial Park
Amber Valley Borough Council are responsible for the Heanor Memorial Park. You can contact the team direct on 01773 841 335 or email [email protected]
The Park has been providing the public with recreational space for over 63 years. Throughout this time the facilities have changed and improved, but the layout has remained the same.
Throughout the park there is a good stock of mature and semi mature trees with an avenue of lime trees on the pathway.
Opening Times
The Park is open daily from 8:00 am and closes at dusk.
Facilities
Splash Pad – a new splash pad opened in 2019.
Play Area – there is a well-equipped play area suitable for all ages.
Toilets – these are available on site daily throughout the summer months from the end of March through to the end of October.
Café / kiosk - Aunt Sally's Snack Shack – closed Monday & Tuesday. Open Wednesday to Friday 10:30 am to 4:30 pm & Saturday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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.
World War I Memorial Bench - Heanor & Loscoe Town Council purchased a World War I Memorial Bench to commemorate 100 years since the end of World War I. The bench has been placed in Heanor Memorial Park opposite the War Memorial. The bench is a place for people to spend time to reflect, remember and give thanks.
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.
History of the Site
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 held 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.
Responsibility for Heanor Memorial Park
Amber Valley Borough Council are responsible for the Heanor Memorial Park. You can contact the team direct on 01773 841 335 or email [email protected]