Bitts Park, Carlisle

The park includes:

• play area
• splash park – active between April to October, temperature dependent, operates 11am to 6pm
• skate park
• running routes
• outdoor gym facility
• toilet facilities
• Hadrains Wall National Trail runs along the riverside boundary of the park

Distinct areas

Bitts Park includes several distinct areas:

• Victoria Park – a combination of formal lawns and floral displays with a large statue of Queen Victoria as it’s centrepiece
• The Hollow – sunken area adjacent to Hardwicke Circus and Eden Bridge, with spectacular rhododendron displays and golden weeping willow trees
• Garden of Memories – small formal area for quiet reflection, created in partnership with Eden Valley Hospice
• Riverside Trail – tranquil area of mature trees and vegetation managed for the benefit of wildlife

Playground

The playground equipment is aimed at 0 to mid teens.

There's a wheelchair accessible:

• swing
• trampoline
• play panels
• musical instruments
• splash park plus various inclusive play items.

The play area is fenced.

Report an issue

Let us know if there's:

• fly-tipping
• an issue with play equipment or the park in general
• an overflowing bin

Telephone: 0300 373 3730

Dog fouling

It is a criminal offence not to clean up after your dog and you can be fined up to £1,000.

Report dog fouling