Maurice Lea Memorial Park
Maurice Lea Memorial Park was presented to the District by a local entrepreneur, Herbert Lea, in remembrance of his son Maurice who was killed in France during the First World War.
It was created in 1930 and was restored in 2005, funded by a Heritage Lottery grant.
Located on Common Road, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9NW, it is open all day, every day and has:
- A crown bowling green
- Three tennis courts - play for free here
- One netball court
- Full size football pitch
- Kickabout area
- Floodlit multi-use games area
- NEW for 2025! Children’s play area with a pirate ship
- Outdoor table tennis
- Changing facilities
- Toilets
- Outdoor gym
- Fountain and pond
Green Flag
Maurice Lea Memorial Park was awarded Green Flag status again this year. The flag is a sign to the public that the area boasts the highest possible environmental standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent facilities.
During the Spring summer months there is a tennis and bowls group that meet on the park.
Tennis group (pdf, 155kb) – the sessions run from April to November.
Bowls group (pdf, 192kb) – the sessions run from May to September.
In addition, there are several events that take place in the park such as the Junior Park Run. For further information on the Junior Park Run please see their facebook page.
For information on events running on the park this summer please see the Parklife leaflet.
If you are interested in holding an event in this park please contact the Parklife Officers on: parksandgreenspaces@southderbyshire.gov.uk and tel: 01283 228766.
Park attendants
There are attendants in the park at the following times:
|
Time of year |
Hours |
|---|---|
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Start of British Summer Time (BST) to April 30 |
9am to 6.30pm |
|
May 1 to May 14 |
9am to 7pm |
|
May 15 to August 14 |
9am to 8pm |
|
August 15 to September 14 |
9am to 7pm |
|
September 15 to end of British Summer Time (BST) |
9am to 6pm |
|
End of BST to start of BST |
9am to 3pm |
