Palemon Best
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!
How To Get There
Penbeagle Park is half way up Penbeagle Lane, near the Fire Station off The Stennack.
Car Parking
There is a small car park by the park, and you can also park on the road. Just be considerate of local residents and people using the industrial estate.
The Play Equipment
The play park has equipment for both babies and older children.
There is a small climbing frame with baby swing and slide. Next to this is a picnic table.
There is a very large climbing frame with a big tube slide.
There are classic swings and a long slide down the bank of the hill.
There is a little roundabout that goes very fast!
Zip Wire
Outside of the gated play park there is a zip wire.
Football Field
and a big field with goals on it.
The Skate Park
Behind the play park is the skate park. This has recently been completely re done and is now a superb skate park.
Click here to read more about the St Ives Skate Park >>
The St Ives 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.
Click here to read all about the St Ives Community Orchard >>
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
