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Admirals Park, Tower Gardens & West Park

Admirals Park, Tower Gardens and the adjoining West Park cover an area of approximately 30 hectares.  Within this area of parkland the visitor can experience and explore an array of different landscapes -  from the beautifully manicured Tower Gardens through to areas managed to improve our natural environment.

Located within 1.5 km of Chelmsford's busy town centre, the three parks cover an area of approximately 30 hectares. Set in a mature landscape and adjoining the River Can the setting is popular throughout the year attracting 100,000 plus visitors per annum.

Residents and visitors alike benefit from a wide range of facilities; football and cricket pitches, pitch & putt golf, bowling green, tennis courts, angling, canoeing and play areas offer recreational opportunities. Footpath and cycleway networks link the parkland with surrounding areas, and ornamental gardens provide a pleasant location to relax. Something for everyone!

Admirals Park is a beautiful town centre park, very popular with residents and visitors alike. The River Can meanders alongside creating areas to enjoy nature and unwind.

Park features include:

• Home of Chelmsford Bowls Club
• Car park
• Children's play area
• Toilets
• Tennis courts
• Changing rooms
• Small woodland area
• Ancient wooded track covered in wild violets in spring
• Picnic tables
• Cricket and football pitches
• Bowling green 
• River Can

Set in a mature landscape and adjoining the River Can, West Park is a delightful little park with a popular 18 hole pitch & putt and 9 hole crazy golf course.

You can find the park along Waterhouse Lane and from the riverside walk network.  

The Pitch and Putt course is managed by D. Bugg (PGA) - please call 01245 257682 for more information.  

 Park features include:

• Car park (Opens at 10 am and closes 1 hour before dusk)
• Pitch and putt course
• Mini golf course
• Riverside walks
• Fishing on the north side of the River Can