Pearson Park

Is it right for my child?

• Play area: the council says the play area sits across from the lake, close to the park’s other facilities. Its play areas page names Pearson Park among the play areas refurbished and modernised in recent years.
• Ducks and the lake: the park has a serpentine lake with a bridge over it. An eco-friendly duck feeder, made from 20,000 recycled plastic bottles, takes contactless payment only.
• Things to spot: the council lists a colourful Victorian-style bandstand, statues of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, a drinking fountain and a grand entrance gateway. The cupola from the city’s old Town Hall is here too.
• Active families: there is an outdoor gym on the park grounds, plus an outdoor chess table near the café. The council’s outdoor gyms page says its gyms are free to use at any time.
• History fans: the council calls Pearson Park Hull’s first public People’s Park, set up in the early 1860s. It has 7 Grade II listed structures.
• Water safety: the lake sits across from the play area. Toddlers need a hand to hold near the edge.

Plan your visit: a parent’s checklist

• Bring a contactless card if your children want to use the duck feeder. The council says it takes contactless payment only.
• Leave the dog outside the play area. The council says only assistance dogs are welcome in the play area.
• Pack bags to clean up after a dog. The council says you must clean up dog mess in parks and playgrounds.
• Know where the toilets are: one block next to the café, and one in the children’s playground.
• Check café opening before you rely on it. The council page names Penna’s Cafe but gives no hours.
• Read the signs at the pond on the day. In July 2026 the council reported blue-green algae in the pond (details below).

Prices and tickets

The council page lists no admission charge for Pearson Park, and it gives no ticket or booking details. The council’s outdoor gyms page says its outdoor gyms, including the one at Pearson Park, are free to use and open at any time.

The duck feeder takes contactless payment only. The council page does not give its price. Café prices are not listed either.

Pushchairs, babies and toilets

The council lists two toilet blocks, and it says these toilets are open daily.

• Next to the café: male, female and disabled toilets.
• In the children’s playground: disabled and children’s toilets.

The council page mentions paths and a carriage road, which it suggests for jogging and running routes. It does not describe path surfaces or say whether routes are step-free. The official pages do not mention baby changing or a feeding room.

Food and drink

The council says refreshments are available from Penna’s Cafe. It places a toilet block next to the café and the outdoor chess table near it.

The council page does not give the café’s opening hours, menu or prices, so pack a snack in case.

The official pages do not mention picnic tables or a picnic area.

Getting there and parking

The council gives the address as Pearson Park, Beverley Road, Hull HU5 2TQ. The park lies between Princes Avenue and Beverley Road.

• Parking: the council park page does not mention parking or charges. Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, which runs a wildlife garden next to the park, says there is ample parking in Pearson Park, accessed from Beverley Road. It also mentions on-street parking in the area.
• Buses: the Trust says frequent buses run to Princes Avenue, with the nearest stop a one minute walk from its garden.
• Trains: the Trust names Hull as the nearest train station. It gives no walking time.
• Blue Badge: the official pages do not mention disabled parking bays.

When to visit

The council park page gives no opening hours. It says the park is staffed daily and the toilets are open daily. It does not mention Christmas or New Year arrangements, so check before you travel on bank holidays.

Pond notice: on 1 July 2026 the council said tests had confirmed blue-green algae in Pearson Park Pond. It put up signs strongly advising visitors to avoid contact with the water. That notice said the pond’s fountains had been temporarily switched off. It urged dog owners to keep dogs on a lead and away from the pond. The council said the algae will naturally disperse once cooler temperatures and more rain return. The pages we checked do not say whether the warning has since ended, so follow any signs at the pond.

Wildlife garden next door: Yorkshire Wildlife Trust says its Pearson Park Wildlife Garden, just off Princes Avenue, is free. It opens 10am to 4pm on weekdays, but may close when staff are needed elsewhere. It closes on all bank holidays and for the Christmas period, and no dogs are permitted. The Trust suggests phoning its York office on 01904 659570 (weekdays only) before you visit.

Additional needs and disability support

The official pages list a few practical access features, but no specific additional needs support.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pearson Park free?

The council page lists no admission charge for Pearson Park. The outdoor gym is free to use, and the duck feeder takes contactless payment only.

Is there a playground at Pearson Park?

Yes. The council says the play area sits across from the lake, close to the park’s other facilities. It has its own toilet block with disabled and children’s toilets.

Are dogs allowed at Pearson Park?

The council says only assistance dogs are welcome in the play area. Owners must clean up after their dog in parks and playgrounds. Failing to do so may mean a £50 fixed penalty, or prosecution with a maximum penalty of £1,000.

Are there toilets at Pearson Park?

Yes. The council lists a block next to the café with male, female and disabled toilets. A second block, in the children’s playground, has disabled and children’s toilets. Both are open daily, and baby changing is not mentioned.

Is there a café at Pearson Park?

Yes. The council says refreshments are available from Penna’s Cafe. It gives no opening hours, so check before you rely on it.

Is it safe to touch the water at Pearson Park pond?

In July 2026 the council reported blue-green algae in the pond and strongly advised visitors to avoid contact with the water. The pages we checked do not say whether that has ended, so keep children and dogs away from the water.

Checked on 13 November 2026 against the official Hull City Council pages for Pearson Park, play areas, outdoor gyms, dog fouling and the July 2026 pond notice, plus the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust page for Pearson Park Wildlife Garden. Prices and times can change, so check before you travel.