i always visit the park every sunday , i carnt belive its actualy free its like something you see…read moreand think you would have to pay a entrance free , a massive pond for fishing , park for the children , sand pit , slides and swings. i usualy go fishing on the pond with a reasonable price to fish , lovely people and litter free!

Lovely local park especially in the summer. Nice views and lots of space for the kids to run about…read more Great little animal area where kids can get close to nature!! Only bad point is that maybe there should be a larger playground or more than one like there used to be.

The best public park. We had an afternoon here with four…read morekids. Quite a bit to do. We all went on the cheap splashboat at 80p a go. Which was a laugh. Then on the amazing value swan pedaloes at only £2.50 for a boat full. We walked through the gardens and looked on at the great splash world for little ones, which is enclosed and full of outside water things to along a man made river which is safe and fun. Didn't see any unruly teenagers or witness any anti social behaviour at all, didn't even see any threatening dogs which is amazing for an inner city park. The animal discovery centre wasn't very good. There wasn't any information about the animals and the walk through aviary had very few birds in it. Also on offer was fishing in a large lake, special hire bikes for disabled, tennis, a 'Khyber pass' ravine for kids to climb and play in. loads of space to play, boating lake for model boats and the pavilion cafe which served a can of Coca cola at only 60p A good couple of hours out

Rowntree Park is one of York's real assets…read more Given to the city by the Rowntree Company in remembrance for the loss and sufferance of their Cocoa Works staff during the First World War, this park is a joy to visit and relax in. From formal gardens to tennis courts; a skatepark to open playing fields; an amphitheatre to a tearoom; and a play area to two bowling greens, there really is something for everyone. Situated along the south bank of the River Ouse it boasts a car park of its own though it is only a short walk or bus journey from the city centre. Its facilities are of a consistent high quality, and have been celebrated in its award of the Green Flag for Parks every year since 2004. Why not stroll up New Walk from the city centre on the other side, cross the river at the Millennium Bridge and then spend a leisurely time working your way back through the park to central York?

We allways end up here if visiting York. The Children love the play area, plenty to due, probably…read moreno good on a wet day, but we've never had one yet.

I'm doing it again; I must get to the water. I am a Gremlin. I need to multiply and water is my…read moresavour. In that case I could do a lot worse than Hemsworth Water Park and Play World. Now this badger has two lakes; the largest lake is available for pedalo rides and has sandy beaches; the smallest lake is in a more secluded area to attract wildlife. It's perfect if you want to do a Freddie Flintoff and fool around for a while. It's also ideal to see some great things of interest in this beautiful world we have around us. I'm going all John Lennon on you now. You've also got loads of grassed areas and picnics are no problem either (except the fact it's always freezing and wet in England). Then throw in the Play World bit. This is where I need to fall back and remind myself that I'm not a child any more. For "real" kids though it's got with a tower slide, climbing frames, a toddler's sandpit area and a miniature railway. Toot toot. Once again I've found you a corking day out with a difference but do check what is open if you go before the Easter holidays. You have been warned.

I find myself in something of a quandary. I value the provision of these islands of nature greatly…read moreand will always defend them from the encroaching urban sprawl but I find that I cannot get very excited about Hemsworth Water Park, Nice enough lakes and the ducks were very duck-like, the grass was probably just as green as any other park and the children's play area as clean and well maintained as the best of them but the other play area which is rather grandly called Playworld was locked up thereby saving us a few quid for an experience we could get for free in any half decent public park. I left with the feeling that I had wasted fuel driving to Hemsworth as there are better parks much nearer to where I live.

A nice day out for small children and family. It was that nice I said goodbye to my dear old pops…read morefor the last time there.

This beautiful park really comes alive in the summer. Ideal for children and families, it makes a…read moregreat day out for all. At the entrance of the park is a lovely, little bird aviary and some flowerbeds that are wonderful to look at all year round. Aside from the aviary, Richmond Park is host to a variety of wildlife which live in the small woods opposite Richmond House. It isn't uncommon to see squirrels, rabbits and other wild birds perching amongst the tree branches or scampering along the ground. A children's park is I believe the focal part of the area, with picnic tables, swings, a sand pit and a smaller section for the younger children. Children and adults of all ages should have no problem having fun in this brilliant use of space. Aside from the children's park and ample picnicking space, weddings also take place here. Richmond House, formerly known as 'The Hollies', hosts a number of wedding receptions each year. Though of course, I haven't married yet, but I'm assured it's a beautiful place to marry in and I don't disagree.

This is my local park, loads for kids to do from parks and trails. Park run have a route here on…read moreSaturdays from 9am & I love the Oakwell Music Festival that's on in July.

Open all year round, free entrance, its good for a variety of different walks in woodland or more…read morechild/pushchair friendly. There is a great swing park and small cafe (where to be honest the service is slow and the food not amazing) but there are zillions of blackberries to be picked at the right time of year. There is a lovely little visitor centre, and a small gift shop as well.

Magnificent old deer park - worth a walk at any time of the year.read more

To be serenaded by an emo and his guitar-playing friends eating subways and crisps, this is the…read moreplace to go. It is also the destination of elderly strollers having a little sit down after a hard half-an-hour's shopping. In fact, the Minster Gardens plays host to all corners of York's population, and it's actually a heartening reminder that the beauty of a green park and a towering cathedral are universally felt, no matter how your ideas might differ on other aspects of life.

After last years epidemic of baby births, sorry that sounded shallow. After the delight that was…read moremany of my friends and colleagues creating or expanding their families (better) the seasons are changing and as we move out of Winter into Spring and hopefully balmier climates, talk has turned on where's a nice and safe place to take the kids that isn't pure saccharine wacky zany child fun, and is parent and friends of parent friendly, eg, friends of parents won't balk at the idea of spending time with the kidlets because it's "just too much fun(!)" Anyhoo, an excellent compromise or combination, of green, flowers, pretty, play areas, etc is Pudsey Park. My idea to take friends kidlets here stemmed from the glowing reports this park has. Prior job projects included something on open spaces in West Yorkshire, and Pudsey Park comes in top of the list with regards to awards and such. It's been a Green Flag award winner every year since 2003, a worthy acheivement. The park is always clean, and I've never had any trouble, plus in half term and Summer holidays, there's plenty of families about, which is nice for the kids to play about, without being too loud and annoying for anyone enjoying the park sans child. So what's to do here? If you enter the park at the Car Park side, you'll immediately notice the playground, and there's a basketball court, and a skate park. Wandering through there's a bowling green, flower gardens, a glass house filled with exotic plants and a pets corner and aquarium and aviary. For replenishments there's also a little cafe too. At the moment the park is undergoing some regeneration, so there are some major developments going on, and the structure and layout of the park is changing. But when it's all done and dusted it should be even better than ever.

I'm feeling the love for all things slightly off centre. No I'm not having another Mel meltdown, I…read moremean I'm quite liking exploring the deeper depths of our beloved Leeds and it's Pudsey. Since I'm on a park ting (getting all street again, word up), I thought it'd be rude not to look this bad boy up. Now most of the parks have been reasonable to good it has to be said but this one is a perfectly formed package. It should shout about itself, it's a Greenflag winner and has been on many occasions. That's probably because it's very well maintained and has loads of stuff for the kids. Pet's corner is a nice touch and they keep on reconstructing areas left, right and centre so it's only going to get better. You've got exotic fish and birds and a tropical greenhouse. So get your best silly hat and cargo shorts out and go jungle trekking in your own back yard. There are plenty of flowers and tree lined walks. Plus, skate park, green bowls and a bandstand. Altogether with some air trumpet now.