Clare Park

Updated June 11, 2025

## Clare Park (Maidstone): a practical guide to facilities, tennis, and planning your visit

Clare Park is a public park in Maidstone (Kent) on Tonbridge Road, with a second entrance on Upper Fant Road. Borough Council If you want a small, easy-to-navigate green space with bookable sport facilities (including two hard tennis courts) and space for kids to burn energy, it’s a solid option. Maidstone

Your listing data:
– Name: Clare Park
– Address: 176 Tonbridge Rd, Maidstone (Kent) Maidstone
– Coordinates: 51.2678384, 0.5012949
– Rating: 4.3 (as provided)

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## What to expect at Clare Park

### Green Flag status (why it matters)
Maidstone’s official park page states Clare Park has been awarded Green Flag status. Borough Council In practice, Green Flag is used in the UK to recognise well-managed green spaces—so it’s a useful signal if you care about basic upkeep.

### Facilities you can actually plan around
Multiple sources describing the park’s amenities consistently mention:
– Two hard tennis courts Maidstone
– A multi-use games area for sports like basketball/netball/football Maidstone
– A play area Kent
– A bowls club that operates seasonally (noted as May–September on Visit Maidstone) Maidstone

Your quote (“Lovely park… things for kids… tennis court”) aligns with the tennis + family-use setup described in the above sources. Maidstone

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## Opening times and entrances

### Opening times (from the council)
Maidstone Borough Council lists:
– Mon–Fri: 9am to dusk
– Sat–Sun: 8am to dusk Borough Council

### Entrances
The council page lists:
– Tonbridge Road, Fant, Maidstone, Kent ME16 8SR
– Second entrance: Upper Fant Road, Fant Borough Council

Outdated-data flag: “to dusk” changes across seasons and opening times can be updated by the council—check the council listing close to your visit. Borough Council

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## Tennis at Clare Park: what visitors should know before showing up

Visit Maidstone states the park has two hard tennis courts, and that tickets can be purchased in person at the park on the day, or up to three days prior from the park attendant. Maidstone

Outdated-data flag: ticketing and advance-purchase rules can change (pricing systems, online booking, staffing). If tennis is your main reason for going, verify current arrangements via the official listing. Maidstone

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## What to do here (beyond “walk around”)

### 1) A short, low-effort park loop + downtime
Clare Park is described as “small” but with “numerous facilities,” and positioned as suitable for a gentle stroll or picnic. Maidstone If you’re trying to fill 30–90 minutes—rather than commit to a big hike—this is the kind of park that fits.

### 2) Kids’ energy reset (play area + open space)
Explore Kent explicitly lists a play area and a range of community facilities. Kent If you’re travelling with kids, that matters more than “scenic”: it’s the difference between “they’re bored” and “they’re occupied.”

### 3) Multi-use games area (quick sport session)
Visit Maidstone notes a multi-games area used for sports including basketball/netball/football. Maidstone This is useful if you’re meeting friends or travelling with teens and want an activity that doesn’t require bookings.

### 4) Bowls (seasonal)
Visit Maidstone describes the park as home to Clare Park Bowls Club from May to September. Maidstone
Outdated-data flag: club dates and “pay and play” availability can vary by year; confirm directly before planning around it. Maidstone

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## Where Clare Park sits in Maidstone (useful for planning)
Visit Maidstone places the park about 1.5 km west of Maidstone town centre. Maidstone That’s close enough to combine with other stops in town if you’re building a half-day plan.

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## Accessibility and inclusivity notes (what we can and can’t claim)
I’m not going to guess at details like step-free paths, accessible toilets, lighting, or surface conditions because they aren’t confirmed in the sources above. If you need accessibility specifics, the most reliable route is to check the official park listing or contact the council using the details on the Visit Maidstone / council pages. Borough Council

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## Two contextual internal link opportunities (insert if you have these pages)
Because I can’t verify what pages exist on RealJourneyTravels.com, here are safe, editorially logical placements for internal links:
1. In the “Where Clare Park sits in Maidstone” section, link the phrase “Maidstone town centre” to your Maidstone guide (if you have one).
2. In the “Tennis at Clare Park” section, link “tennis courts in Maidstone” to a Kent/Maidstone sports-and-parks roundup page (if you maintain one).

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## Quick visit checklist
– Check the council opening times (they’re “to dusk,” which varies). Borough Council
– If you want tennis, confirm same-day vs. advance ticket purchase rules. Maidstone
– Use the Tonbridge Road or Upper Fant Road entrance depending on where you’re coming from. Borough Council

If you want, paste 2–3 nearby RealJourneyTravels URLs you do have (Maidstone, Kent, parks, tennis, family activities) and I’ll weave in the internal links as true hyperlinks without inventing anything.

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