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War Memorial Park
War Memorial Park is Coventry's premier park and attracts around 400,000 visitors from all over the city and further beyond every year. Many come to enjoy a casual visit, while others come to take part in some of the many special events that take place throughout the year.
Approximately 48.5 hectares in size, the park consists of two distinct areas, the formal garden with the War Memorial and the sports facilities areas with playing fields, golf course, Splash 'n' Play Park (closed for the winter) and play areas. There is also a 1.6 mile circular footpath around the park.
Improvements at War Memorial Park
War Memorial Park Heritage Lottery Fund Project
To keep you up-to-date with progress on
this project, a newsletter is being produced that you can pick up at a variety of venues in the city including City Council
reception points, the café in the War Memorial Park, local libraries and community organisations or you can download
a copy of the latest issue.
Find out more about the improvements improvements
at Memorial Park.
Tennis for All
Please visit our Tennis for all page for details of courses in the park.
War Memorial Park awarded Beacon status
The Tennis Foundation, supported by the LTA, has announced that War Memorial Park, one of Coventry’s leading tennis park sites, has been awarded ‘Beacon’ status in recognition of their high quality, affordable community tennis programmes.
The announcement was made as the park was presented with their prestigious beacon plaque by the Tennis Foundation.
War Memorial Park was selected by the Tennis Foundation for the accolade along with 39 other Beacon sites across the country. It is one of the first community sites to achieve the status, which recognises the best community-focused facilities, as part of AEGON Parks Tennis. The park is also set to receive a further boost with a £213,394 investment in the site planned by the LTA, with support from Sport England. Subject to planning permission, this will support an education centre, new changing rooms and refurbish the existing Clubhouse. In addition, the courts will be reconstructed and floodlights will be installed onto four courts.
The Formal Garden
The formal area is dominated by stately Copper Beach trees, which were planted in memory of the various military servicemen who died during the war. Each tree has it's own individual dedicated plaque. The calm shade from these trees prevents much of the grass from growing around their bases and in the autumn the ground is full of stunning copper/red leaves. In past times, great emphasis was put on the high quality horticultural features that were introduced to the park. Features like the large-scale ornamental flower borders, rockeries and water gardens which made the park extremely popular to the people of Coventry who visited in great numbers.
Sports facilities
The sports facilities in the park include a Pitch and Putt golf course, 10 hard tennis courts, 12 football pitches, flat green bowls and a new putting green. Charges are made for the use of these facilities, which helps with the cost of maintaining the park. Changing is available in the main Pavilion, which also provides a small shop, toilets, showers and cafe. An orienteering course is available and route marked healthy walks trails will soon be available.
Golf price list
| Adult | £6.00 |
| Junior | £3.00 |
| Senior | £3.00 |
| Passport to Leisure | £3.00 |
| Equipment deposit | £2.50 |
| Golf balls | £0.60 |
| Golf tees x1 | £0.02 |
| Marker pencils | £0.10 |
Putting Green
| Per person | £1.55 (including equipment) |
Tennis price list
Per court per hour
| Adult | £6.00 |
| Junior | £3.00 |
| Equipment deposit | £2.50 |
| Tennis balls x1 | £1.20 |
Flat Green Bowls
Per person for 2 hours
| Adult | £4.35 |
| Junior | £2.15 |
| Senior | £1.85 |
| Passport to Leisure | £2.15 |
| Equipment deposit | £2.50 |
Children's play
There is a children's play area in the park full of swings, slides and adventure play items all in a safe fenced area with a bark floor. There is also a Splash 'n' Play Park, skate park and aviary.
Events and activities
The park is home to a huge range of events of all sizes that take place in the city. In May you can find the annual gathering for enthusiasts of the Sunbeam Alpine classic car and Walkathon, a sponsored walk for charity. June has the Race for Life and the Coventry Fun Run, Coventry's biggest charity run. July sees the Godiva Festival, Coventry's biggest and brightest festival featuring live music, stalls, and family entertainment. You can also visit the Caribbean Festival with more live music, carnival costumes, talent shows and charity stalls. August brings the Donkey Derby and Kite festival. And don't forget November's Sunday Remembrance parade to the Memorial.
Find out more about events in park and other activities in Coventry by visiting the Events and activities page.
Safety in the park
The Earlsdon Dedicated Neighbourhood Police Team, from West Midlands Police has been established to combat any crime or antisocial behaviour that might take place in and around the park. You might now see the daily foot and cycle patrols keeping an eye on the park while you are out and about, and can report any crime or antisocial behaviour to the team.
War Memorial Park has a page on Facebook (opens in a new window) set up by a member of the public. Please
note that Coventry City Council is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
Contact details
How to find the park: Kenilworth Road, Coventry CV3 6PT. Situated off the Leamington and Kenilworth Roads.Opening hours: The park is free to visit and is open to visitors all year round, 08.30am to dusk.
The pitch and putt golf course is open daily from 9.00am to 6.00pm.
Tennis courts are open daily from 9.00am to 8.00pm.
The park cafe is open daily from 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Golf Pavilion Telephone: 024 7667 5415 for bookings, opening times and prices.
Tennis and Bowls Telephone: 024 7678 5764 for bookings, opening times and prices.
By rail: Coventry Station, (London to Birmingham Line). 10 minutes walk along Warwick Road or bus No's 15,14 X17 or Park and Ride South from the top of the Station steps, Warwick Road
By road: Coventry Ring Road, exit at Junction 6. Follow Warwick road (A429)
Car parks: Leamington Rd, Kenilworth Road (Park and Ride) or Coat of Arms Bridge Rd.
By bus: 14, 15, X17 from city centre
Accessibility: Wheelchair user accessible. Blue badge parking provision.