In recent years Maldon's Promenade Park has undergone an extensive makeover with the salt water lake being drained and replaced with an ornamental lake complete with fountains and resident swans.
Located on the sloping bank of the river Blackwater, Maldon's Promenade Park has been a favourite summer playground for over a hundred years. Avenues of mature trees and recreation areas lead down to the ornamental lake. Smaller children will love the sand pit which is located at the end of the lake.
Promenade Park's famous splash park is located in the Valley, this water playground for children is open on certain dates between May and September. Beyond the splash park is the Galleon, a large activity feature in the shape of a ship where children can climb and slide to their hearts content. Next to the galleon, there is an aerial runway for that extra bit of excitement.
You now reach the model boating and crabbing lake where you will often see a miniature Thames barge being controlled by it's proud owner. Walk along the bath wall to the statue of Earl Brithnoth and take in the view of the Blackwater including the site of the battle of Maldon in 996.
You will probably need tweezers or long nails to get the log book out
