Poolsbrook Country Park
🏟 Playground & park · Poolsbrook, Chesterfield
Poolsbrook Country Park
A country park east of Chesterfield on a reclaimed colliery site, with play areas, a skate park, lakes, trails and a cafe. Free parking for over 100 cars.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open all year round; visitor centre and cafe open daily (seasonal hours) · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
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Address: Erin Road, Poolsbrook, Chesterfield, S43 3WL
Plus Code: 9C5W7M52+57
About Poolsbrook Country Park
Poolsbrook Country Park sits between Poolsbrook and Staveley to the east of Chesterfield, with its main entrance off Erin Road. Created on a reclaimed former colliery site, it is now a green country park of lakes, meadows and woodland that is free to visit and open all year round. Families will find children's play areas and a modern concrete skate park, the latter built as part of Chesterfield Borough Council's recent investment in play facilities alongside a refurbished multi-use games area. The park offers free parking for over 100 cars and public toilets open daily, and the Coffee Stop Cafe serves hot and cold drinks and food. There is plenty of space to roam, with waymarked cycle trails, horse trails, an orienteering route and picnic tables, while the lakes are popular for angling. A Camping and Caravanning Club touring caravan site with 85 pitches sits within the park for those wanting to stay longer. Managed by Chesterfield Borough Council, Poolsbrook is a spacious, family-friendly destination for play, cycling, fishing and walks close to nature.
⭐ What makes this place special
- visitor centre
- Coffee Stop Cafe
- cycle trails
- horse trails
- angling lakes
- orienteering route
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: True
- Toilets on site
- Café / refreshments
🧒 Ages & play
- children's play areas
- concrete skate park
📍 Nearby places to play
- Stand Road Park · approx 3.3 miles · Whittington Moor
- Eastwood Park · approx 3.4 miles · Hasland
- Queen's Park · approx 4.1 miles · Boythorpe
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Poolsbrook Country Park free to visit?
Yes. The park is free to enter and offers free parking for over 100 cars.
Is there a playground and skate park?
Yes. There are children's play areas and a modern concrete skate park, plus a refurbished multi-use games area.
Does the park have toilets and a cafe?
Yes. There are public toilets open daily and the Coffee Stop Cafe serving hot and cold food and drinks.
Can you go fishing at Poolsbrook?
Yes. The park has angling lakes. Check locally for permit and season details.
Who manages Poolsbrook Country Park?
The park is owned and managed by Chesterfield Borough Council.