Frimley Park was given to the people of Hastings by the Williams family in 1951, and was formerly the grounds for the family's homestead which burned down in 1950. The Hastings Rose Society offered to provide roses if the Council would create a rose garden and a design based on Kew Gardens was constructed in 1965. The Rose Garden was officially opened on 26th November 1967.
Nowadays it is a beautiful park with some very old and large tree specimens. A paved pathway leads through to the large rose garden with rose beds placed around the central pavillion. There are seats here to just sit and enjoy the view of the many coloured blooms and breathe the perfumed scent that surrounds the garden.
The playground is specially designed to suit all mobilities. Children are drawn into different play zones through the use of brightly coloured astro-turf that separates each area. This vibrant use of colour and textured surfacing is also designed to help those with poor vision or learning disabilities. Play equipment includes bongo drums, talk tubes, wheelchair-friendly roundabout, swings, slides, rope climb and scooter path.
The best parking for the playground and rose garden is on the Frimley Road side of the park.
Also on the park’s Frimley Road boundary is the Frimley Aquatic Centre, a Hastings District Council outdoor swimming complex open over the summer months.