Race Course Fields is a park in Derby, taking its name from the city’s historic association with horse racing on this stretch of open ground. The park sits within the broader network of green spaces that punctuate Derby’s residential areas, offering local residents accessible outdoor space away from the busier streets nearby.
The Park Today
The fields provide open parkland where people walk, exercise, and spend time outdoors. The name preserves a layer of Derby’s past, pointing to an era when the land was used for racing before the city grew around it. It remains a recognised green space within the city’s geography, valued by the surrounding neighbourhoods for its open character.