Parks in Yorkshire

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Locke Park

Barnsley
There are 47 acres of Barnsley's Locke Park, only a mile from Barnsley's town centre, with gardens, trees and open grass, historic tower and bandstand, bowls green and children's play area.

Lister Park

Bradford
A real Bradford gem – visitors can enjoy an art gallery, boating lake, café, bandstand, and well-laid-out walks past the Mughal Gardens. 

Roberts Park

Bradford
On the banks of the River Aire, the park boasts a cricket pitch, café, and part hosts the popular annual Saltaire Festival.

Bradford City Hall with City Park in the foreground

City Park Bradford

Bradford
The mirror pool is the largest urban water feature in the UK. It can be a cool, tranquil and misty space; a huge, reflective watery mirror, or a bubbling, squirting, popping and splashing fountain display.

Northcliffe Park

Bradford
Northcliffe Park is a picturesque 86-acre space made up of parkland, meadows, Northcliffe Woods, and Norman Rae Playing Fields. The park is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and be immersed in nature and wildlife.

Prince of Wales Park

Bingley
The picturesque, Grade II-listed Prince of Wales Park is situated across a large hilly landscape between Bingley and Eldwick. The park’s scenic winding footpaths through lush, wooded grounds provide the perfect backdrop for walking, running, and cycling. 

Myrtle Park

Covering a large area at the centre of Bingley, it offers ready-made fun for families looking for a quick trip to the park, with a skate ramp, play areas, and an aviary hosting entertaining Cockatiel birds.

Golden Acre Park

Leeds
Golden Acre Park is a 136 acre park on the outskirts of Leeds. The lakeside walk is particularly popular, visitors can enjoy woodlands, gardens, lakes, streams and ponds.

Bowling Park

Adjacent to Bolling Hall, Bowling Park is close to the city centre and has views across the city. The park has play areas, sports courts and pitch 'n' putt.

Royal Albert Park

Situated on the headland close to Scarborough Castle, the park has stunning views, woodland walks, a skate park and cafe.

Peel Park, Bradford

A large community park, approx 22 hectares, with well-laid-out paths, gardens, a small lake, play areas, a BMX track, and sports pitches.

Glen Gardens, Filey

Glen Gardens are to the south of the town, the park has a children's play area, mini golf, cafe, toilets, boating lake and there is access to the beach.

Pannett Park

Pannett Park is a haven of peace and tranquility close to the centre of Whitby in North Yorkshire. Beautifully maintained, it has stunning views, a state of the art play area and offers a variety of planting schemes for all seasons.

Aireville Park

Aireville Park is a large open space with sporting facilities and play areas in the heart of Skipton. Facilities include playgrounds, skate park, pump track, ball games areas and cafe.

seating area and gardens in homstead park in York

Homestead Park, York

A beautiful 14 acre park just 1.5 mile from York City Centre. The park has an extensive playground area, beautiful gardens, wildflower meadow, pond and rock garden. A pop-up cafe runs from spring to autumn.

Rowntree Park

A park close to the centre of York. Playgrounds, a library-cafe, skatepark, tennis courts, basketball court, ponds, woodland walks and more!

bench in the grounds at the Yorkshire Arboretum

Country Parks

Country Parks in Yorkshire, great places to enjoy a walk, bike ride and plenty of other outdoor activities. Step away from the hustle and bustle.

Middleton Park, Leeds

Located to the south of Leeds, Middleton Park has over 600 acres and a wide range of facilities including a cafe, bowling greens, a playground and a fishing lake. A great feature of the park is the ancient woodlands and nature reserve.

Roundhay Park

Roundhay Park is over 700 acres and is a great place for a free day out. The park has lakes, specialist gardens, children's playgrounds, skate park, sports areas, a land train and is home to Tropical World.

Wharfemeadows Park

Sitting along the banks of the River Wharfe in Otley, Wharfemeadows Park is very pictureseque and has a host of facilities including a large includive playground, skate park, room for ball games and in summer rowing boats.

Beaumont Park, Huddersfield

Huddersfield's oldest public park offers a range of facilities and activities across the site. There are two popular play areas, miles of woodland walks, beautiful planting displays across the park, wonderful viewing areas, together with a central pond, waterfall and fountain.