The real name of this park is Palemon Best Recreation Ground. What an unusual name! The land was left to the town of St Ives by Dr Palemon Best (died 1927). Dr Best practised medicine in St Ives and was the medical officer to the Admiralty and Poor Law Guardians, as well as Public Vaccinator. The land was given as an open space with free access to the public. Hence the name Palemon Best Recreation Area. It is a bit of a mouth full though and most people I know call it Penbeagle Park!

Penbeagle Park is half way up Penbeagle Lane, near the Fire Station off The Stennack.

There are 4 main areas to Penbeagle Park:

1. The Main Play Park

The main play park is at the front of the recreation area, near the little car park. It is really well equipped for both babies and older children.

It has…

• a baby swing and climbing frame
• a big slide built into the hill
• a roundabout
• a big climbing frame with a tube slide
• balancing things
• normal swings
• a zip wire

2. The Big Field

To the side of the play park is a big field for ball games.

3. The Skate Park

Behind the play park is the skate park. This is in the process of being re-designed. Money is currently being raised to build a really fabulous new skate park.

4. The Community Orchard

Tucked at the back of the park is the lovely St Ives Community Orchard. This is a community run project with over 150 fruit trees, beehives, wildflower planting and wildlife habitats. They hold regular volunteer work parties and community events such as Apple Day and Wassailing.

There are lots of areas and walks to take dogs and also bridal paths to hack horses.

Nearest Facilities To Penbeagle Park

Car Park: there is a car park right in front of the play park. You can also park on the road.

Toilets: the nearest loos I can think of are in town!

Food & Drink: the nearest shop is the co-op at the top of The Stennack, by the mini roundabout. There is also a Cost Cutters, a Fish & Chip takeaway and a Pizza Company on the Penbeagle estate

Map Of Penbeagle (Palemon) Park In St Ives