The Park
The Park is an open space for the enjoyment of all, but may also be used to provide a special environment for festivals, open air events and charity fundraising. If your own event would be enhanced by this wonderful location, please get in touch to discuss your requirements.
The existing play equipment in the Park is to be replaced with a completely new scheme which will be modern, innovative, inclusive, and zoned for three age groups. The Toddler area will be protected by a circular fence while the junior area will include equipment specifically aimed to be different and challenging but inclusive. Both of these areas will be themed relevant to the nearby body of water, known as The Mere, which makes up the unique central focus at the heart of the town, which Diss Park adjoins.
There will be a separate dedicated area for teenagers providing a five a side pitch/basketball area, aerial space net and upgrading of the existing youth shelter to include solar powered radio and lighting.
All three areas will be linked by new paths, which will join up with existing, and adequate seating will be provided throughout the scheme to better accommodate parents/carers.
New Play Equipment Scheme
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The Pavilion
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Beside Diss Mere, Park Pavilion provides a striking purpose-designed location for the presentation of open-air drama and music. The impressive variety of amateur and professional entertainment staged in the Park has included folk, pop, jazz and classical concerts, plus a wide spectrum of dramatic performances. Landscaped seating in this delightful lakeside setting can accommodate an audience of 300 or more.
The Park Pavilion has excellent acoustics and a covered performance area for up to 35 players. Ample car parking is nearby and the Park Kiosk can be opened by arrangement to serve light refreshments. Musicians, drama groups, clubs and voluntary organisations who wish to stage a memorable event at the Park Pavilion should contact the Council for more information.
If any of the information presented above is incorrect or, if you feel there is any information missing, please contact us.
Future Plans For Diss Park
To give your views about the proposals below please click here to download the questionnaire and send to: The Town Clerk, 11 Market Hill Diss. Please click on the links below for illustrations of the proposed plans
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- Question 8
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- Question 12
- Question 13
- Question 15
The Entrances/Access
- To enhance and improve access both physically and visually.
- To improve signage
- To provide a low maintenance, hardy, permanent natural planting scheme in the vicinity of the Denmark Street entrance
- To provide a network of all weather paths that enhance the Park and provide access for all users from all main points of entry and exit
- To improve the entrance to the Park from the car park
- To provide secure fencing/railings around the park to enable it to be locked at night to help to prevent vandalism
Planting
- To provide sponsored flowerbeds
- To provide native trees for the future, planted in a form that suits the natural environment and user demands
Toilets
- To screen the toilets with planting and fencing, without blocking visibility of the toilets (for security reasons)
The Pavilion
- To refurbish, including providing a suitable outdoor table area for customers of the kiosk
The Mere
- To modify the water’s edge to allow ‘wetland’ planting whilst accommodating the needs of anglers
- To provide a floating pontoon boardwalk to give public access to more parts of the Mere, and create a ‘circular’ walk
- To provide educational boards on the flora and fauna, natural environment and history of the Mere and the Park