Derby Arboretum - the first in the UK public, planned urban park designed for recreation. Arboretum was donated to the city by local industrialist Joseph Strutt, the former mayor of Derby. Thus Strutt wanted to express his gratitude to the residents of Derby. By this time, the fast growing and developing city really needed a place to relax and walks. The layout of the park was engaged by John Loudon. First, the entrance to the park was paid, except for Sunday and Wednesday - Wednesday in factories Derby was a short day. In 1882, the entrance fee to the park was canceled.

It is believed that Derby Arboretum was taken as a model for planning of Central Park in New York.

In recent years, the park was abandoned due to lack of funds and proper attention from the municipal authorities, but recently the situation has changed for the better. Decided to funding problems, it was refurbished building in the park, installed surveillance cameras for security. In the park are equipped with playgrounds and tennis courts. There are playgrounds for children of all ages - a pirate ship, swings and sandbox for the little ones, and sports equipment for teenagers.

The park squirrels, which are almost not afraid of people and visitors willing to beg for treats. A variety of bird species chosen shrubs and park pond.

Very popular is a statue of the Florentine boar - a bronze copy of the sculpture set in Florence.