Dean Bank Recreation Park

Portfolio Holder - Councillor Miss Eileen Martin

Dean Bank Park has existed since approximately 1927. It was originally created by the Dean and Chapter Colliery which funded the park provision with a deduction from everyone’s salary.

When the colliery closed in 1967 the park was transferred to the Town Council for it to manage into the future.

As peoples’ demands and expectations have changed so has the park, it will shortly be the subject of major consultation to see what park provision the people of Ferryhill expect. The Town Council will have to secure substantial grant funding to enable this to happen.

As part of the consultation, Ferryhill Town Council are trying to obtain copies of photographs of the Park from 1927 through to recent times, as no photographs are currently held prior to 1985.

Dean Bank Recreation Park contains 2 football pitches as well as an under 10’s pitch, 2 bowling greens and bowls pavilion, outdoor tennis courts/five-a-side all weather pitch, 2 children’s play areas, basketball court , picnic benches and seating areas, as well as floral displays.

The park also contains 2 of the Councils 5 CCTV cameras.

To find out about the proposed Sports Facility for Dean Bank Recreation Park please <<click here>>