South Park

South Park is the region's oldest park and is grade II registered. It has held the Green Flag Award since 2006.

Facilities

• Toddler and a junior play park
• Multi-use games area
• Bandstand
• Skate park
• Bowling green
• Green gym
• Aviary and café

Toilets

Toilets (including accessible toilets) are open at the following times;

• Winter months (from first Monday in November) 8.30am - 4.30pm 
• Summer months (from first Monday in March) 8.30am - 6.30pm

Opening times

The park is open 24 hours a day all year round. Staff are based in the clock tower lodge from 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.

South Park café

The South Park café offers hot and cold drinks, snacks and ice cream. 

• 10am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday
• 8.15am - 5pm Saturday
• 8.15am - 4pm Sunday

Dogs

Dogs are welcome in the park but please keep them on a lead in the paved areas and where signs indicate, and be considerate of other park users.

Outside In education centre

The Outside In education centre offers a range of activities for Key Stage One and Two children, as well as nursery and reception classes. Call 01325 406719 for more information about making a booking.

How to find us

Road

Due to limited car parking around South Park, we recommend you use the town centre car parks and access the park by foot via Victoria Embankment.

Train

It's easy to get to South Park from Darlington railway station; walk from the station, down Parkgate towards the town centre and follow the signs.

Bus

South Park is accessible by bus - for more information please visit Traveline North East [external link].

Cycling

There are cycle paths linking from the town centre through Polam Lane on to South Park. Cyclists can access most areas of the park. We ask cyclists not to cycle in the play area or the main bowling green.

Friends of South Park

The Friends of South Park (FOSP) is an active group who volunteer their time for projects and to help out with gardening around the park. They meet at the park on the first Saturday of the month at 10am. For more information visit the Friends of South Park website [external link].