Come along to the Dysart Park Gingerbread Man Race. Click here for more information.
Last year, the park was awarded Green Flag status for the second-year running.
In 1908, the land which Dysart Park now occupies was left to the people of Grantham in the will of Sir Lionel Williams John Manners. He was the late Earl of Dysart and specifically requested that the land should be used for recreational purposes only.
The park was originally called Houghton Road Recreation Ground but was renamed to Dysart Park in 1926.
Over the years, the park as we know it today, took shape with a vast open field, a traditional bandstand and buildings, well-equipped play areas, a tennis court, paddling pool and wildflower meadow.
The wildflower meadow was implemented as part of the Witham Slea Blue Green Corridor Project. With the collaboration of local groups, the Council and Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust transformed poor quality grassland habitat into a diverse wildflower meadow.
The meadow will provide bees, butterflies and other pollinators with food throughout the year to create a thriving habitat for wildlife.
A number of events run throughout the year at Dysart Park including the annual Dysart Park Family Fun Day and Dog Show held in July.
Facilities in Dysart Park:
- bandstand
- bowling green (privately managed)
- hard tennis court
- flower and shrub beds
- children's play area
- a formal park and playing field covering two hectares
- a site attendant is on duty from 7.30am until approximately half an hour after sunset. Whilst access is not restricted outside of these times, facilities are not available when an attendant is not on duty
Please note BBQ's are not permitted.
Where to find Dysart Park
Address: Houghton Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6JD.
Want to get involved?
SKDC welcome new volunteers to join a team of dedicated and passionate volunteers helping to keep Wyndham Park looking its best. If you have some spare time and would like to put something back into the local community, we want to hear from you.
Please contact Alison Lewis, the Council's Parks and Events Community Engagement Officer by emailing: alison.lewis@southkesteven.gov.uk.
