Shinewater Park
Shinewater Park
  • Shinewater
    Eastbourne
    BN23 8EJ
Set on the eastern edge of Eastbourne, Shinewater Park blends countryside ambience with active recreation and scenic lakeside walking. It’s the largest and newest park in the borough, offering space for family outings, play and exploration.

🌿 What to expect

• A network of surfaced footpaths and cycleways around lakes and open grassland, suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs
• Children’s playground and adventure play areas
• BMX and skate park plus all-weather sports court for basketball and ball games
• Open fields for informal sports such as football
• Two large lakes with wildlife viewing opportunities; fishing by permit only on one lake

🏞 Activities & atmosphere

Shinewater Park is ideal for family walks, cycling, dog walking, picnicking and enjoying nature. The paths surrounding the lakes make for pleasant strolls and runs, with opportunities to see waterbirds and other wildlife along the way.

📌 Visitor information

• Free to visit, open year-round
• Free parking available in nearby residential roads
• Served by local buses with stops nearby; Hampden Park railway station about two-thirds of a mile away
• Toilets are not available on site, so plan accordingly

Shinewater Park is a great choice for outdoor fun, peaceful walks around water and open space, and a mix of active and relaxed outdoor activities. 

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