Description

Mote Park in Maidstone covers 450 acres with woodland, rivers and a 30-acre lake and is a green flag park, with 4 children’s play areas, including a natural woodland one for 8-15-year-olds, and a skate park. There are also football and rugby pitches, courts, the Mote Park Water Sports Centre, Mote Park Outdoor Adventure and the Maidstone Leisure Centre, plus a BMX track. Work on a new cafe (design pictured) and facilities are part of Maidstone Borough Council's £4.3 million investment in the redevelopment and improvements of Mote Park.

Opening Hours
Daily
8am-dusk

Prices
Free to enter

Parking
8am-10am: Free
After 10am - up to 6 hours: £3
After 10am - over 6 hours: £12
Residents annual season ticket: £45
Blue Badge Holders: Free
Parking Times
Mote Avenue main car park opens at 8am, closes:
November to February: until 5pm
March: until 7pm
April: until 8.30pm
May to August: until 9.30pm
September & October: until 8:30pm
Closed on Christmas Day.
Maidstone Leisure Centre, Willington Street, and School Lane car parks are open 24 hours.

Facilities
Toilets • Disabled Toilet • Cafe

Picture Credit: © Visit Maidstone 2025/Maidstone Borough Council.

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