Stanmer Park and Estate is an example of the vast open countryside available in Brighton. Stanmer is rich in history, dating back to the 18th Century therefore the area is heavily protected but still open and available for all to use. The current restoration project has the aims of: restore and protect its historic buildings and 18th century landscape, enhance its natural features, improve the environment, improve access, provide opportunities for involvement and education, ensure the Estate is managed in a sustainable way that reflects the needs of park users and the wider community and make the whole park and Estate accessible for all. The management is funded by a lottery grant of over £290,000. However it is believed that a further £4 million is needed to complete stage 2 of the project.

The park has facilities for the public including: 3 football pitches, tea rooms and toilets. Since the Olympic Summer of 2012, there has been many new outdoor activity trails created. These can be used by local walking groups, cross-country running and off-road cycling.