West Park

Is it right for my child?

• Playground fans: the council says West Park has a large play area with a wide variety of play equipment for children and young people. The council’s West Hull play areas map lists it too.
• Older children and teens: there is a skate park, a multi-use games area and an outdoor gym. The council’s skate parks page welcomes skateboarders, roller skaters, inline skaters and BMX riders.
• Animal lovers: the council lists a wildlife aviary. Its page does not say which animals live there or give the aviary’s opening hours.
• Train fans: the council lists a model railway in the park. Its page gives no running days, times or prices, so do not promise a ride.
• Space to run: the council lists wide open green spaces, and says the park is good for walking and running.
• A bit of history: the council says West Park first opened in 1885.

Plan your visit: a parent’s checklist

• Leave the dog outside the play area. The council says only assistance dogs are welcome there.
• Do not plan on water play in winter. The council’s water play page gives summer dates only for West Park.
• Know where the toilets are. The council says the toilet block is next to the paddling pool and is open daily.
• Bring a phone if you fancy a walking game. The park has 7 pink Walk Hull signs with QR codes.
• Check the football and rugby fixtures. The MKM Stadium, home of Hull City and Hull FC, is near the park.
• Bring your own snacks and drinks. The official pages we checked do not mention a café in the park.

Prices and tickets

None of the official pages we checked lists an admission charge for West Park. They do not say that visitors need to book a park visit.

The council says its outdoor gyms are free to use and can be used at any time. West Park is on its list of outdoor gym sites.

The bowling greens are a separate paid service. The council says its greens are available to hire from April to September inclusive. An adult day pass is £3.65 per 30-minute session, and a concession day pass is £2.10.

The council’s West Park page gives no prices for the model railway or the aviary.

Pushchairs, babies and toilets

Toilets: the council says a toilet block next to the paddling pool has male, female, child and disabled toilets. It says they are open daily, but gives no hours.

Baby changing: the council says baby changing facilities are in the disabled toilet.

Pushchairs: the council says the Walk Hull signs are all along the existing pathways. It says this makes them accessible to all park users of any age or mobility. The official pages do not describe path surfaces or slopes.

Food and drink

The official pages we checked do not mention a café, kiosk or vending in West Park. Pack snacks and drinks.

The council lists wide open green spaces but does not mention picnic tables or a picnic area at West Park.

The council’s water play rules say no food or drink is to be brought into the facility.

Getting there and parking

Address: West Park, Walton Street, Hull HU3 6HU. The council says the park sits between Walton Street and Anlaby Road.

Buses: Travel Hull, the council’s transport site, says buses serve stops opposite the MKM Stadium on Anlaby Road. The services it lists include the 2, 52, 53, 54 and 58.

From the station: Travel Hull says the stadium is a 21-minute walk from Hull Paragon Interchange. That most direct route crosses a stadium link from Argyle Street, which is only open on matchdays and for major events. On other days, you will need another route.

Parking: the council’s West Park page does not mention parking. Travel Hull says matchday parking is available at Walton Street car park, and it does not give charges or non-matchday arrangements. Check before you drive.

When to visit

The council says the park is staffed daily, but the official pages do not publish park opening hours. They also do not mention Christmas or New Year arrangements.

Winter visits: the council’s water play page says West Park’s water play opens from the end of May until the beginning of September. It runs on weekends, bank holidays and school holidays. The page says the paddling pool opens daily during the schools’ summer holiday. It lists no winter dates for either.

Match and event days: the MKM Stadium is near the park, and Travel Hull publishes matchday travel advice for it. The council says Walton Street, next to the park, hosts the largest travelling fair in Europe every October.

The bowling greens are available to hire from April to September only, according to the council.

Additional needs and disability support

The official pages we checked describe no sensory or additional needs programme for West Park, but they do give some access information.

Frequently asked questions

Is West Park in Hull free?

None of the official pages we checked lists an admission charge. The council says its outdoor gyms are free to use. Bowls passes are paid, and the official page gives no model railway prices.

Is there a playground at West Park?

Yes. The council says West Park has a large play area with a wide variety of play equipment for children and young people. Only assistance dogs are welcome in the play area.

Are there toilets and baby changing at West Park?

Yes. The council says the toilet block next to the paddling pool has male, female, child and disabled toilets and is open daily. Baby changing is in the disabled toilet.

Is the West Park paddling pool open in winter?

The council’s water play page lists summer dates only. It says the water play runs from the end of May until the beginning of September. The paddling pool opens daily in the schools’ summer holiday.

Are there animals at West Park?

The council lists a wildlife aviary in the park. Its West Park page does not say which animals live there or when the aviary is open.

Where do you park for West Park?

The council’s West Park page does not mention parking. Travel Hull says matchday parking is available at Walton Street car park, but it does not give other days or charges.

Checked on 13 November 2026 against the official Hull City Council West Park, water play, skate parks, outdoor gyms, bowls and Travel Hull MKM Stadium pages. Prices and times can change, so check before you travel.