Clare Park
Tonbridge Road, Maidstone ME16 8JS
Opening hours
Monday to Friday - 9am until *dusk
Saturday & Sunday - 8am until *dusk
Clare Park is the first park in Maidstone to have achieved Green
Flag Status.The Green Flag award recognises the best green spaces
in England and Wales.
Clare Park is situated in the Fant area of Maidstone,
approximately one and a half km west of the town
centre.
The park has many mature trees, hard footpaths, public
toilets and benches. Although fairly small, it holds numerous
facilities and is an ideal place to take a gentle stroll or to sit
and enjoy a picnic. There are conservation areas in the park
which provide habitats for wildlife.
A benefactor to the town, Sir Edward Sharp, founder of Sharp's
Toffees, gave Clare Park to the people of Maidstone in 1923. It was
named after his wife and a drinking fountain by the main gate
commemorates the event. Recent improvements include new
fencing, a new multi games area for basketball,
netball, football and the refurbishment of the tennis
courts.
Facilities
- Two tennis courts - open all year for 'pay and play', or
book seven days in advance with the groundsman.
- Childrens Play Area - two swings, three toddlers'
swings, two slides and apparatus, a springer and a spider
climb.
- Multi-use Games Area - open all year round.
Bowls Club
The park is the home of the Clare Park Bowls Club which is open
from May until September. Non-members can book 'pay and play'.
For more information, call Mr Lester on 01622 717511.
Friends of Clare Park
This is a group of residents and park users concerned about
their local green space. They advise the council on the management
of the park and organise events in the park for the local
community. If you would like to join the Friends, please email
Julia Brundish on jbrundish@sky.com
