Ropner Park
Ropner Park is a delight at any time of year and has been fully restored to its Victorian splendour.
First opened in 1893, the park is named after the wealthy Victorian ship owner and ship builder Major Robert Ropner, who provided the money needed to establish the park.
There's so much to do in this wonderful town park, stroll by the lakeside or along tree-lined avenues and admire the beautiful floral displays. There's a fabulous play area, tennis courts, bowls club and large grassed areas for games and picnics. Also look out for 'Fish Swallowing Bird', a sculpture by Mick Thacker.
The pavilion houses a café and toilets. The café is run by the Friends of Ropner Park, who also organise a programme of events and concerts on the bandstand throughout the year.
While you're in the area why not visit the Six Fields, a beautiful stretch of countryside just a few minutes' walk away.
Accessibility
This park has accessible toilets, designated disabled parking bays and surfaced paths.
Facilities
Ropner Park includes the following facilities:
- cycleway to the park
- cycleway in the park
- surfaced paths
- toilets (limited opening times)
- refreshments (limited opening times)
- play area
- tennis courts - to book visit the Club Spark website
- bowls club
- cycle stands
- car park
Opening times
Summer hours: 6:30am to 9pm
Winter hours: 6:30am to 5pm
Friends of Ropner Park
For the latest information on events in the park and the café, visit the Friends of Ropner Park website.
