Happy Mount Park
About The Park
Green Flag Award
Happy Mount Park was originally created in the 1920s as a traditional urban park area. It has had a varied history with many unusual attractions such as wild animals (with, believe it or not, a bear!), a boating waterway and various other attractions. Today attractions cater for the modern day family, whist still allowing parts of the park to capture the peace and tranquillity of a traditional park.
Green Flag Award
In 2007 Happy Mount Park was awarded a Green Flag Award after being judged by the Civic Trust to be welcoming, safe, well maintained and that it encouraged community involvement.
For further information about the Green Flag Award Scheme go to www.greenflagaward.org.uk
Natural Adventure Play Area
Final Plan
The Final Plan for the new play area can now be viewed in the download column and will be displayed in the park notice board from 16th December 2009.
For further information please contact: Helen Ryan, Cultural Services Project Manager:
Activities and Amenities
Activities and amenities in the park include: play areas, swing boats, a crown green bowling green, 18 hole putting green, a miniature railway, miniature golf, trampolines, crazy golf, children’s roundabout, and a floodlit multi-purpose sports surface for tennis, basketball, five-a-side football or roller hockey.
Pirates in the Park is an indoor play area in the café building. The area is decorated to match the pirate theme, and incorporates the Galleon Bouncy Castle, and climbing activity and soft play areas, including a separate area for toddlers. The pirate’s area is open every day of the year except Christmas Day and specialises in children’s birthday parties with catering facilities. Opening Hours: 10am to 5pm, 7 days a week.
The Café in the Park serves a wide range of food and drinks with the emphasis on home-made and good value produce. The café is open 7 days a week.
SPLASH PARK (See image below) This interactive facility is one of the biggest in the region and provides a fun place for our local residents and to the many out of town visitors that Happy Mount Park attracts throughout the Summer.
THE SPLASH PARK IS CURRENTLY CLOSED UNTIL MAY 2010
As well as these activities there are a number of gardens including a Japanese garden and traditional formal gardens to stroll through and enjoy.
The woodland walk appeals to the senses of smell and touch and attracts wildlife.
Signboards for birds and pondlife have been introduced and educational material will also be available to accompany these.
Access has been improved to allow easier wheelchair use.
Seasonal Activities / Events
- Various sports coaching and general fun activities during the school holiday periods including the new Junior Ranger workshops.
- Happy Mount Park Volunteer Gardeners - newcomers welcome - every Friday at 6pm.
- Bands in the park on Sundays at 2.30pm throughout the summer period.
- The park is proud of its reputation of being a traditional park where people of all ages can sit and relax, take a leisurely stroll in attractive and well-tended gardens and enjoy the many activities that are on offer.
- All year Crown Green bowing - for prices please see 'Bowling Passes' in the related pages column. For information on how to contact the Happy Mount Park bowling team (Jubilee Club) please contact Mrs. Holden, the club secretary on valandtony@talktalk.net