From Roundhay Park, one of the biggest city parks in Europe, to Park Square, arguably one of the smaller, Leeds is home to an abundance of green spaces.
But having that many to choose from might make actually deciding where to go a bit harder.
Yorkshire Evening Post took a look at what previous visitors had to say when reviewing our city's parks on Google, and listed 11 of the best ones in the city to help our readers find their perfect summer spot:
Yorkshire Evening Post took a look at what previous visitors had to say when reviewing our city's parks on Google, and listed 11 of the best ones in the city to help our readers find their perfect summer spot:
![Sarah Gordon said: "Great park, especially loved the woodsy geology trails north of main lake in the park and the area around the canal gardens in the west. Nice restrooms available near the cafes, lots of shade along many of the paths. Kids will enjoy the Fairy Houses in the woods just north of the upper lake."](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmUxYWM0ZWY3LWRjZjgtNGU5Ny05Yzk1LTU4MjA1YzMyZjk1OTo5ZjNiNjRhNC03ZmQ3LTQzYzAtOTI3Ny05NzgxNWY0NzYwNGI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
7. Roundhay Park - 4.7/5
Sarah Gordon said: "Great park, especially loved the woodsy geology trails north of main lake in the park and the area around the canal gardens in the west. Nice restrooms available near the cafes, lots of shade along many of the paths. Kids will enjoy the Fairy Houses in the woods just north of the upper lake." | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
![J S said: "Extensive park with plenty of place to walk. Down the stairs and along the canal was good, then the view from Gott’s House overlooking the city was a nice surprise"](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjZiZTYyZGQ1LTY0ZWQtNDMzNi1hMGI3LTdiMGZkMGY1MjEzOTpjN2ZkNDAzZi1jNDAzLTQwYjItYTQ0MC05ZmUxNzU0OTFhNjU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
8. Armley Park - 4.4/5
J S said: "Extensive park with plenty of place to walk. Down the stairs and along the canal was good, then the view from Gott’s House overlooking the city was a nice surprise" | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
![Deborah Samson said: "It's a really large park in my opinion, with a large expanse of field to play in without obstructing other people. Really great for a picnic outing, although you have to bring your own clothes to lay/spread on the grass."](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/08/16/13/Screenshot%202023-08-16%20142620.png?crop=3:2&width=800)
9. Beckett Park - 4.4/5
Deborah Samson said: "It's a really large park in my opinion, with a large expanse of field to play in without obstructing other people. Really great for a picnic outing, although you have to bring your own clothes to lay/spread on the grass." | Google Photo: Google
![Sami Scott said: "Great park, it's really big, so energetic kids have plenty of space to run! Parks are well maintained and not vandalised. Lovely little oriental garden and little wooded areas for a bit of shade. All in all nice park and very close to main town street so access to all shop's for picnic bits."](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjhiYTQxMzQyLTQ4ODktNDZlMy04MmRlLTVkMjNjYzE5ZWVmMzpkNDBkNGExMC1lYjQzLTRkYjMtYmQxYi1hNDA4NDg0OWE0YmU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
10. Horsforth Hall Park - 4.5/5
Sami Scott said: "Great park, it's really big, so energetic kids have plenty of space to run! Parks are well maintained and not vandalised. Lovely little oriental garden and little wooded areas for a bit of shade. All in all nice park and very close to main town street so access to all shop's for picnic bits." | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
![Ace Rimmer said: "A little green haven within the hustle and bustle of Leeds. A good spot for a picnic or a quick respite from the relentlessness of the inner city."](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmNkY2MwMjg0LTc2MGItNGNiYi05M2MwLTQ2MWVmZGVhNmE1Mzo2M2YyNGZhMC05MTRlLTRhNTgtYmY2NS1mYjA5MmQxMDZmOWE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
11. Park Square - 4.5/5
Ace Rimmer said: "A little green haven within the hustle and bustle of Leeds. A good spot for a picnic or a quick respite from the relentlessness of the inner city." | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme