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Sports and leisure facilities in Eaton Park

You can also contact Norwich City Council's Sports Development Team on 01603 212114 or 212123 or email sport@norwich.gov.uk

Go4less is a sport and leisure discount card for Norwich residents who are on a low income, aged 60+, or are full-time students aged 17+. The card offers up to 50 per cent off council facilities (including council-run ones in Eaton Park) as well as other leisure attractions in the city, including Riverside Swimming Centre, Norman Centre and UEA Sportspark. You can apply for one here.

Bowls
South Park Bowling Club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 pm from mid April to mid September on the green near the model boating pond. They run casual play sessions and organise matches with other clubs. There is an annual subscription and a small fee each time the Club meets. They are always keen to welcome new members so if you're interested contact the Secretary on 01603 431250 or the Captain on 01603 414715. If you go along to try it, don't forget to wear flat-soled shoes.

The public can also use a smaller green nearby - apply at the kiosk near the model boating pond.

Cafe Essence
The cafe is in one of the quadrant pavilions and is open every day from 10 - 5 (except in extreme weather conditions!). It serves tea/coffee, cakes and bacon baps.

Croquet
Norwich Croquet Club extends a warm welcome to all who are interested in playing this tactical, absorbing and enjoyable game. It plays both the association and golf games and there is help on hand for new members. Association croquet requires a variety of skills, gained by playing regularly and with the necessary coaching. Golf croquet is a simpler, less competitive and more sociable variation. Members may use the lawn at any time as long as the grass is not being mowed, usually Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. White clothing is usual for events and flat-soled shoes are essential. The Club has mallets for new members to use until they get their own. The Club holds tournaments and inter-club matches with other East Anglian clubs. The season runs from Easter to late September. Newcomers please contact 01603 431046. Other enquiries to the Secretary on 01603 610708 or by email.

Children's play area
The lively children's play area with a variety of facilities to play on is always popular. You can find it on the North Park Avenue side of the Park.

Cycle speedway
The speedway track is home to the Norwich Stars Cycle Speedway Club. It's on the North Park Avenue side of the park. You can find out more from the website. The track has been relaid and is ready for this year's events. Enquiries to Glen Grange on 01603 425966.

Football
If you want to enquire about using the football pitches, call the Sports Development Team at Norwich City Council on 01603 212123 or email sport@norwich.gov.uk

Jex Rangers Junior FC is one of two youth football clubs and has teams in the age ranges of under-8 to under-16. They meet Saturday and any matches are on Sunday, either at Eaton Park or at other locations. Jex Rangers is an FA 'charter mark' club. Call Steve on 01603 741704 for details.

Lakeford Rangers Junior FC meet on Sundays. Enquiries to Chris Bond on 01379 643159.

Model boating
Many model boaters say that the boating pond is the best in the country and it certainly attracts enthusiasts and spectators from far and wide with regular meetings and regattas. Model boating events are run by the Norwich Model Boat Club, formed in 1907, and you can contact them via their website.

Pitch and putt
The 18-hole pitch and putt course is at the Bluebell Road end of Eaton Park and is open 9 am and the last tee-off varies according to the time of year. At present (June) it is 7.15 pm and reduces over the months to October by a quarter of an hour after 1-3 weeks. Golf clubs and balls are provided by there is a refundable £2.50 deposit. The cost is:

The Eaton Park Pitch & Putt Club for the Retired has been running for more than 20 years and welcomes new members. People of all abilities are invited to join. A handicap system operates. The Club, which has over 40 members, also organises other social activities. Contact the Club Secretary on 01603 867575.

Putting and bowls
The putting green and bowling green are open daily. Find them on the South Park Avenue side near the model boating clubhouse. The kiosk is open from 10 am to an hour before dusk from mid April to October.

Skateboarding
The skateboard park is at the western end of the Park near the community centre and the basketball court. Just turn up! It's of metal construction with plastic coating: 4 ft mini with hips, driveway with flatbank hips and ledge, 4.5 ft quarter and flatbank, small grind block.

Meanwhile there are plans for a national-standard park in Norwich for skateboards, BMXers and inline skaters, and Eaton Park has been chosen for the good public transport connections. It will cover approx 1000 square metres and Norwich City Council is working closely with local residents and skateboard and BMX users on the project. It is hoped that it will open later this year (2008) but if work cannot be completed due to adverse weather conditions then it will be constructed early next year. Comments by phone, 01603 212123, or email to the officer concerned.

Tennis
There are four grass and three hard courts in Eaton Park. You can rent a court by the hour. The rates (2007) are:

A club providing coaching for players of all ages and abilities can be contacted by ringing Norwich 748545 or via the Norwich City Tennis Club website.

Norwich City Tennis Club offers tennis coaching at Eaton Park as well as Waterloo Park for young people between the ages of 6-16 years. The coaching sessions are run by qualified tennis coaches and cost only £2 per session (or £1.50 if you have a Go4less card). These sessions are available:

It doesn't matter if you are a complete beginner or you have played before. For more information or to book a place contact Norwich City Tennis Club on 01603 212123 or log onto www.norwichcitytennisclub.co.uk

Other things you could do in Eaton Park include fly your kite, read, snooze, picnic, walk your dog, leap about on 7-league boots, play rounders, lacrosse or frisbee - or just chill out!

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