"We are soon in Matlock [from Matlock Bath], and crossing the river we see ... on our right the Hall Leys. Beautifully laid out, the Hall Leys, which is only one of the many public parks, has much to offer the visitor ; a boulevard runs along the river band to a footbridge leading to Pic Tor. ... On the Hall Leys are facilities for tennis, bowls, bunker and scenic golf, besides scoota boats on the boating lake, and a miniature railway. A paddling pool, swings and see-saws are provided for the children"^[1].

The same can be said of the park today. The Hall Leys park has recently been improved and still provides much for people to do.