Hanley Park

Hanley Park has been the scene of some exciting changes in recent times.  £2.8million has been spent in Hanley Park through the Greening for Growth programme.

The park now boasts some fantastic facilities such as the Sports Zone and several Play Areas.  Other general improvements in the park make your visit more enjoyable such as: resurfaced paths and car parks; the lake has been improved, there is a decked board walk around the lake, modern art features on the island in the lake and four beautiful fountains; there is also lighting; restored historical features and resfurbished toilets.

Hanley Park is one of the city’s heritage parks.  It was opened in 1897 and designed by Thomas Mawson, an influential landscape architect.  A number of major events are held in the park every year.

Location

Off College Road in Shelton.

Car parks are located off The Parkway and Off Avenue Road.  There is pedestrian access from all the boundaries of the park: College road, Avenue Road, Ridgway Road and The Parkway.  Hanley park can be reached on the Cauldon Canal, which runs through the park.  The towpath has recently been refurbished by British Waterways and connects to the Trent and Mersey Canal at Etruria Locks. 

Opening Times

There is 24 hour public access to the park and staff present from 8am till dusk.

Facilities

• Art features
• Bandstand
• Two car parks
• Crown Green Bowling greens
• Fishing (administered by Stoke Angling for Everyone)
• Lake with fountains
• Three play areas: toddler, adventure and a sensory play area
• Picnic area
• Sports zone including: all weather, floodlit sports court; cricket wickets and nets; tennis courts; and a multi-games area
• Toilets (open when bowling pavilion is open)

For more information about Hanley Park please contact Customer Services on 01782 234234.