The park blends a mix of hilly scenery and physical activity stations for all ages. Here, residents of Leeds were making the most of the sunshine on the second day of the easing of the national lockdown in March 2021.The park blends a mix of hilly scenery and physical activity stations for all ages. Here, residents of Leeds were making the most of the sunshine on the second day of the easing of the national lockdown in March 2021.
The park blends a mix of hilly scenery and physical activity stations for all ages. Here, residents of Leeds were making the most of the sunshine on the second day of the easing of the national lockdown in March 2021.

Is Leeds home to the best park in the country? Here are 10 Leeds parks in the running for the title

A nationwide competition to discover the location of the UK’s favourite park is up and running, with a total of 10 in Leeds on the site.
By Richard Beecham
Published 9th Aug 2022, 16:30 BST
Updated 11th Aug 2022, 11:09 BST

Following nominations for the Fields in Trust UK's Favourite Parks 2022 award, Leeds has a number of strong contenders.

A statement from Fields in trust said: “Our local parks have acted as a refuge for so many of us over the past few years and now is our chance to celebrate the spaces that gave us so much in our time of need.

"Is your local park a special place on the doorstep to get outdoors, move, relax, play, meet with loved ones and more? Is your favourite park the UK's favourite?”

See below for some of the entries:

A statement from Fields in trust said: “Our local parks have acted as a refuge for so many of us over the past few years and now is our chance to celebrate the spaces that gave us so much in our time of need.

The gigantic 450-acre site has a cafe, bowling greens, a playground, and a fishing lake. It is also home to the world's oldest continuously-functioning railway.

7. Middleton Park

The gigantic 450-acre site has a cafe, bowling greens, a playground, and a fishing lake. It is also home to the world's oldest continuously-functioning railway. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

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The site is home to Leeds City Council's Parks and Countryside department. Large open grassland. Despite its relatively small size, it manages to pack a lot in, with woodland walks, a children’s play area, gardens, three cricket wickets, football and rugby pitches.

8. Farnley Hall Park

The site is home to Leeds City Council's Parks and Countryside department. Large open grassland. Despite its relatively small size, it manages to pack a lot in, with woodland walks, a children’s play area, gardens, three cricket wickets, football and rugby pitches. Photo: Google maps

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A unique park, built mainly on a slope in Wortley. It still boasts football pitches, a rose garden and a beautiful view over west Leeds.

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A unique park, built mainly on a slope in Wortley. It still boasts football pitches, a rose garden and a beautiful view over west Leeds. Photo: google maps

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This 39-hectare park is set in the picturesque Meanwood Valley, and forms part of the Meanwood Valley nature trail. What's more, it's only four miles from Leeds city centre.

10. Meanwood Park

This 39-hectare park is set in the picturesque Meanwood Valley, and forms part of the Meanwood Valley nature trail. What's more, it's only four miles from Leeds city centre. Photo: Google maps

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