Sports and leisure facilities in Eaton Park
Every effort is made to keep this page up to date. But we don't always know which sports teams use the pitches either regularly or occasionally.
Contacts:
To update information on this page, please call 01603 451015 or email info@friendsofeatonpark.co.uk
Norwich City Council's Sports Development Team on 01603 212123 or email sport@norwich.gov.uk
To book a pitch, call CityCare on 01603 484868
To use a grass tennis court, turn up and someone will come and collect the money
To use the putting green or hard courts, see CityCare staff in the kiosk (near the model boating pond.
Go4less is a sport and leisure discount card for Norwich City Council residents. You can read about it and apply on the Council's website. Please note that for senior citizens and qualifying disabled people with a national bus pass, the Go4less discount is included. The card offers up to 50% off council facilities (including council-run ones in Eaton Park) as well as other leisure attractions in the City.
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 from 10 - 4 Monday - Friday and 10 - 5 weekends. It serves tea/coffee, cold drinks, 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. The playrangers, Ruthe and Isabel, are in Eaton Park on Wednesdays and Sundays, in particular from 11 - 12 on Sundays and 2.30 - 3.30 on Wednesdays, whatever the weather. Play sessions will have seasonal and environmental themes. You can find Ruthe or Isabel in the children's play area. The Ranger service times are publicised on the noticeboard in the park, on the City Council website, and on the NORCA website, www.norcaarts.co.uk or you can phone them on 01603 400244 or email them.
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. In August Glen said that the club had made a successful application to Awards4All for a new container, more shale surface and potential terracing.
Football
If you want to enquire about using the football pitches, call CityCare on 01603 484868.
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 Chartered Club and a member of the FA Respect Campaign. Coaches hold the FA Level 1 coaching certificate. Contact Billy Downs on 01603 502833.
Lakeford Rangers Junior FC train on Saturday mornings and play matches on Sundays. Teams range from under-7s to under-16s. Enquiries to Chris Bond on 01379 643159.
Model boating
Model boating people say that the boating pond is the best in the country. Anyone can bring a boat and sail it - if there is an event, then at the end away from the clubhouse. The Norwich Model Boat Club certainly attracts enthusiasts and spectators from far and wide with regular meetings and regattas, including National Submarine Day. Highlights have been the appearance of a model Titanic and a model aircraft carrier. The Norwich Model Boat Club, formed in 1907, welcomes new members and can be contacted 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 at 9 am. The last tee-off varies according to the time of year. Golf clubs and balls are provided by there is a refundable £2.50 deposit. 2009 charges were: adults £5.30, juniors and Go4less cardholders £2.65.
The Eaton Park Pitch & Putt Club for the Retired has been running for more than 20 years and keen to attract 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.
Playranger scheme
The playrangers can be found in the children's play area from 12 - 1pm on Saturdays, whatever the weather. Play sessions have seasonal and environmental themes. The Ranger service times are put on the noticeboard in the park and on the City Council www.norwich.gov.uk and NORCA websites, www.norcaarts.co.uk or you can phone on 01603 400244 or email them.
Putting
The putting green is near the bowls lawns on the South Park Avenue side near the model boat clubhouse - apply at the kiosk near the boating pond. Putting is now closed for the winter and we'll announce here when it starts in 2010 and how much it will cost.
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. A new skateboard and BMX park meeting national standards is to be built next to it though we don't know when. See link here.
Tennis
There are four grass and three hard courts in Eaton Park. You can rent a court by the hour. For the grass courts, just turn up and someone will come and collect the money. 2010 rates will be put here when available.
Eaton Tennis Club provides coaching for players of all ages and abilities and can be contacted by ringing their office on 01603 505335 or via the website.
Other things you could do in Eaton Park include fly your kite, read, snooze, picnic, do handstands, walk your dog, play rounders, lacrosse or frisbee - or just chill out....
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