About

The 100 year old Edwardian Promenade park is the pride of Maldon and one of the largest waterside parks in Essex. Featuring an ornamental lake, Maldon Splash Park, Maldon Beach Huts, sand pits, several play areas including a galleon play ship and aerial zip-wire, and picnic areas.

Promenade Park hosts lots of different events throughout the year and offers stunning river views over the Blackwater Estuary and Hythe Quay, making it a popular destination for over 300,000 visitors a year from across the East of England.

Promenade Park was opened to the public on 26 June 1895 by the then Mayor (and local historian), Mr Edward Fitch. The Marine Lake near Hythe Quay was opened by Lady Rayleigh later on in 1905.

Most of the Edwardian design remains today with public gardens, shelters and picturesque lines of Lime and Horse Chestnut trees planted in 1895. More recently, a 'horseshoe' of Memorial Trees were planted in memory of those who were lost during the Second World War.

The park features a great selection of facilities to enjoy throughout the year, with our fan favourite Splash Park and Beach Huts being open during the summer months (booking details can be found on visitmaldondistrict.co.uk/prompark).

There is still more to enjoy including fountains, picnic and play areas, model boating and crabbing lakes, maze, amphitheater, sand pit play area, zip-wire, tennis courts, BMX and Skate park areas, and a great selection of privately run refreshment kiosks offering hot or cold drinks and snacks throughout the year.

More recent additions to the park include the Adventure Golf Course and Zoo. More information can be found about these attractions at visitmaldondistrict.co.uk/prompark.

What facilities are in the park?

• Ornamental lake and fountains
• Sand pit play areas
• Amphitheatre and open air stage
• Maldon Splash Park
• Maldon Beach Huts
• Two children’s play areas
• Galleon and Mini-Galleon play ships
• Model boating and crabbing lake
• Picnic areas
• Food and drink retailers
• Botancial gardens
• Sports pitches (football, cricket, tennis courts, netball and basketball) and changing rooms
• Skateboarding and BMX areas
• Public toilets
• Changin Places and disabled toilet facilities (accessed by RADAR key)
• Car parking (pay and display)
• Designated disabled parking spaces
• Coach park and drop off point

Can I get to the park by public transport?

The park is served by the 31, 331, 332, 75, 95, 288 bus routes. The nearest bus stop is at the entrance gates on Mill Road (Stop ID: esxgjamt).

Can I get to the park by road?

The park is accessible from the A12 via the A414. If using a SATNAV, use our postcode CM9 5JQ.

What can I do if I lose or find something in the park?

You can report lost or found items within any Maldon District Council owned park at www.visitmaldondistrict.co.uk/lostproperty. ​​​​​​