The park is situated on a former site of heavy coastal erosion that was reclaimed and landscaped to create a permanent buffer between the beach and the residential promenade.
The garden layout incorporates specific salt-tolerant planting schemes designed to withstand the harsh winds of the English Channel.
It is one of the few remaining public parks in the region that still maintains a traditional, active putting green for seasonal recreation.
The central fountain is a surviving example of post-war civic beautification projects in West Sussex coastal towns.
Marine Park Gardens is a landscaped seaside park located along the Bognor Regis esplanade, noted for its diverse floral displays and formal layout. The park features a seasonal 18-hole putting green and a central fountain that serves as a focal point for the gardens. Established in the mid-20th century, the site includes extensive paved walkways that provide direct access to the pebble beach and coastal path. The gardens are designed with a combination of seasonal bedding plants and mature shrubs adapted to the coastal environment. Visitors can access the seafront promenade directly from the park boundaries. The site is maintained by the local council and is fully open to the public without admission barriers.
The elevated central fountain looking out toward the English Channel with the flower beds in the foreground.
Bring your own golf balls and putters if you wish to play outside of peak seasonal staffing hours.
Check the local tide charts if you intend to walk on the beach immediately after visiting the gardens.
The park has limited natural canopy; bring sun protection as the seaside location offers little shade during mid-day.
Do not attempt to walk on the shingle beach in thin-soled shoes as the stones can be unstable.
The putting green is seasonal and typically operates only during the warmer months; the gardens themselves are open year-round.
Keep dogs on leads within the formal garden areas and stay off the flower beds.
