When the Queensway Tunnel was dug beneath the river, the subsequent rubbish pulled from the ground…read morewas dumped and landscaped into what is now Otterspool Prom. Here you can do everything there is to possibly do on a riverside promenade; things such as walk, ride a bike, look at the water and...um...well that's about it. I suppose you could rollerblade if you wanted. If it's a warm day and you don't mind the style your hair will be sculpted into by the blustering gales, you can follow the prom and its interconnecting paths right up to the Pier Head. If you don't fancy that, try and unearth the ruins of the 1984 Garden Festival, which lies hidden by tree trunks and weeds. You don't know how overtly creepy something is until you accidentally stumble across a kid's overgrown swing park. I still have nightmares.

What a spectacular view. Did you ever see such a coastline? Especially when the waves are choppy…read moreand the wind blustery. I absolutely love the promenade; walking along beside the river with the breathtaking view of the Welsh hills in the background is really relaxing, there's lots of cyclists and dog-walkers around and it's a lovely environment on a clear sunny day. The park which was renovated through the 'Pride in our Proms' project is Amazing. It's a mini world of Big Kid heaven... for me anyway I regressed about 10 years and was on the swings, seesaw and monkey bars, and when we'd totally worn ourselves out running around and taking cool scenic pictures of the sunset we went for a well earned pint from the Otterspool pub which is handily a hop skip and a cartwheel across the park. Go fly a kite, see the sights, play on the park and grab a pint!

Stanley Park, situated between Liverpool's two football clubs: Liverpool and Everton, is huge-over…read more100acres-and so beautiful. During the recent regeneration of the park ,over 50 species of trees and shrubs were planted to provide year-round colour, paths were resurfaced, the Victorian pavilions and bandstand resurrected and the magnificent Gladstone Conservatory salvaged and restored. As well as this the children's play area was revived and lighting and security systems installed. The outcome is fantastic and provides yet another glorious park space for the people of Liverpool to escape the chaos of city life and just relax

Being a Liverpudlian, its suprising that I had never actually visited Stanley Park before. This…read morepark does not look much from the outside when you're viewing from the main road at its enclosed gates. However, upon first impression I caught a glimpse of the park's beauty almost instantly. There is plenty of trees and foliage around that provides a cool shade, plus many benches for you to take a rest bite. Moreover, I was delighted to see the lake inhabited by many species of birds and ducks. On the other hand, it was failry clear that the lake was infested with litter and appeared filthy with murk. Incredible how wildlife lives there. On the more positive side, there are beautiful overhead walking bridges that take you from the Everton side of the lake (Yaay!) to the Liverpool side (Booo!). Further down the park is a glass house called Isla Gladstone Conservatory and a children's playing area with several obstacles to keep the kids occupied. The Conservatory (as Tina has already mentioned) has been revived and always worth a visit whilst you're at the park. Stanley Park is a pleasant getaway from the busy traffic that surrounds. It has many lovely features that you shouldn't miss.

A little know gem of Warrington with bucket loads of history attached. It's got 2 main areas, open…read moregrass land and the willow marshes. Great dog walking area.

This is a wonderful, natural environment. Excellent for those who like to walk away from all the…read moretraffic and noise, but still be in contact with civilisation. It can be accessed from Farrell Street or Manchester Road (via Peacock Avenue) and has some pathways laid out, suitable for wheelchairs or buggies. Once again, it is often necessary to watch out for bicyclists, but most are very courteous here. The odd kids on stolen and/or illegal motorcycles are not. Contrary to popular knowledge of the law, these are not legal on what used to be called common land and still need a license, tax and insurance - none of which they have. Rant over! Just off the laid paths is a quite large area which is the actual twiggery - water and marshland completely enclosed in shrubbery which is more akin to jungle than parkland. The authorities have had built raised, wooden walkways throughout this area without destroying the natural aspects - it is possible to see all manner of animal and birdlife if one is quiet enough. I have watched heron fishing in the pond near the entrance as well as kingfishers and wagtails. On St George's Day, we usually manage to pick enough dandelions for the next year's dandelion wine - more than two gallons some years.

Walton Hall Park is not the biggest of parks in Liverpool but large enough to say the least! On a…read moresunny day, it is a wonderful place to spend the day with family and friends. If you fancy a picnic, there is plenty of open field space where you can't be noticed or noticed if you wish. The park has one main lake and a smaller pond where you can enjoy fishing or feeding ducks, swans or geese. Having said it is a great day to spend on a sunny day, it is also a great day to spend on a snowy day; back in January's snow flurry, the park had a magnificent white display with lakes turning into an ice rink. The place was beautiful to walk through but naturally hazardous for children and animals. Occasions like this are rare but when the opportunity arises, I would recommend a visit whether sunny or snowy!

I used to live fairly close to this park. It's pretty good sized, and provides a nice place to…read morewalk, play with your dog, take the kids for a picnic, etc. There's a paved track that runs all around the grassy area. I'm not sure how long the track is--possibly a fourth of a mile. Around the edges there are some trees that provide nice shade in the summer months. All in all a clean and pleasant park. :)

You could walk around Sefton Park every day for a century and not see it in the same way twice. I…read moredon't know what would be so special about that 36,501st day but that'd be the one you get bored on. A mighty, verdant wonderland of precise landscape design, the park has everything- a lake, a cricket club, a cafe, tennis courts, an obelisk, a grotto, a dingly dell, a palm house, a nature reserve, an iron bridge, a swing park, a bowling green, fountains and a bandstand. Once upon a time, there was also an aviary, an open-air theatre and even a freaking pirate ship. Nowadays it plays host to the jangly joy of the Africa Oyé festival, as well as whatever circus has thundered into town from across the eastern horizon. Opened in 1872 by Prince Arthur (Queen Victoria's son) who dedicated it "for the health and enjoyment of the townspeople", the park received a vital face-lift in 2009. The lake was cleaned, sloppy grass banks were resculpted, signposts erected, statues polished and view-blocking trees were sliced down, somehow making the vast park seem even more open and welcoming. Oh yeah, I forgot ducks off that list before. It has ducks. Ooh and grass.

Wow, on a sunny day people sure do know how to kick back and relax! The best place to do this in…read moreliverpool has to be Sefton Park. Out of the city and into the countryside, or so it would seem! Big open fields, winding tree-lined paths, a boating lake (not that I've ever seen a boat on there), greenery galore. The Palm House is beautiful and having seen it in the midst of a deep snowy winter and it's reflective crystal maze esque glory of summer, it's always amazing. Today, we were strolling around the lake and there wasn't just one swan or two, but a whole family with their little cute baby signets just catchin' the sun on the path and people were just sitting watching them, almost cooing in appreciation at them they were so gorgeous. The park has also opened up a little cafe that serves yum stuff like rum and raisin and mint choc chip (my fave!) icecreams, coffees teas and lollies etc from a little glass pod on the edge of the lake, the seating outside gives a great view of the park to enjoy your surroundings and relax! So pack a picnic or a barbie, throw down a tartan rug and soak up the sun in one of the most mesmerising parks in the world! (Well, in our lovely little Liverpool bubble anyway!)

Balls Wood is the hidden gem of Maghull for those who love parks and the great outdoors in general…read more You could walk right by this park and not notice it--in fact I did at first. Through this camouflaged archway lies a hidden little patch of green. If you long for green and trees and fresh air as much as I do, this is a great place to walk, sit, breath, and drink in the natural world around you. I was taken aback, actually, because it reminded me a little bit of the fields across the road from my grandparents' old stone house back in the USA. As you walk through the arch you have trees on both sides of the mown grass, and you have to walk quite a ways before you come to the open clearing. Apparently this patch of land is home to a bit of wildlife as well so if you're lucky and you time it right, you might spot some cunning and adorable critters.

Ah lovely Newsham Park, this place holds good memories for me as it was the local park when I was a…read morenipper. It was where I learned to ride a bike, it's where I spent every summer playing footy and it's where, ah, oh yes it's where I fell in the lake when I was 4. Nevertheless it's a much overlooked park as it is situated in the equally overlooked area of Tuebrook which offers little for the tourist or indeed other residents of the city. The park itself though is a big area with plenty of hidden features and spaces for you to explore.

Newsham Park is one of the less 'famous' parks in Liverpool, possibly because it's just a patch of…read moregrass with a pond. I don't mean that in any derogoratoy way, just that it hasn't been marketed to high heaven, or had any botanical gardens put there or anything fancy like that. It is a nice place to go for a walk or sit by the pond, it's usually very quiet so a good place to chill out. My friend lives on the circular round around the park, and the view when you wake up is lovely.

For me, Chavasse Park is Liverpool's alternative to the Piccadilly Gardens of Manchester, it is…read morebasically right at the top of the Liverpool One where there are multiple eateries including Nando's, Wagamama, Pizza Express and Gourmet Burger Kitchen, with views across the park of Albert Dock and the Hilton Liverpool City Centre, the latter I had an enjoyable two nights stay at a very good price during my recent trip to Liverpool. Many of the eateries (I've tried most of them), were below average in terms of quality, I was really disappointed with the Pizza Express store for one, and even the likes of Five Guys who have locations just a stones throw away here have much better stores elsewhere in Liverpool, such as the branch at Queens Square near Lime Street Station. Chavasse Park is also one of the more relaxing areas of Liverpool city centre although being in the central location it does get quite busy especially at peak times, as a city centre I find Liverpool to be smaller and more compact than Manchester, so this open space for me is one of the nicer areas. In terms of being impressive, it's more like a very clever student in a class of obtainers at or below the government average, and having this in other cities such as Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham or London at the current state just wouldn't be up to scratch. Chavasse Park is nice enough to have in the city centre to fill the space, but for me it is slightly disappointing, small and has an artificial feeling, it also isn't something you really need to see while in Liverpool or will probably take home and remember, it took me a few visits to Chavasse Park to actually know the name and it was a park and that was even knowledge I acquired from staying at the nearby Hilton which has impressive views of the park from the upper floors (7 floors in total), to begin with, it just lacks that recognition and wow factor, and I feel only a two-star rating is deserved here, which is a shame

Chavasse Park which is nestled in the heart of Liverpool city centre is the perfect spot for a bit…read moreof rest and relaxation! With mouth watering menus to tempt you at every turn, the Leisure Terrace is the perfect place to unwind. This fantastic space is located on top of the award winning Liverpool ONE car park, where you'll find 3000 car parking spaces. Chavasse Park is the jewel in the crown of Liverpool ONE's new development providing the perfect oasis of calm in the heart of the city. This superb space has already played host to a fabulous array of one-off and seasonal events in conjunction with Liverpool ONE. This is the perfect place to relax especially if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the City Centre yet it is only a stone's throw away making it convenient for shoppers.

McGoldrick Park is located near Huyton Town Centre in a pleasant residential area. The park…read moreconsists of a playground, bowling green, tennis courts, basketball posts and attractive flower beds. There are many mature trees throughout the park and even fruit trees along one of the main paths. The park is split into two halves by Rydal Road, each with its own distinctive feel. Unfortunately that is where the nicety ends as it was the scene of the horrific murder of Anthony Walker an innocent young man who was killed it is believed because of the colour of his skin- We should all be ashamed that this can happen in this country and it goes to prove why any show of bigotry or hatred because of ethnic origin, colour or whatever the personal circumstances of a person should never be given a public forum. I would ask the Qype Community to support this and to also stop petty little comments without a basis or with no regard to the history of another community member. I give 5 stars to this park in memory of Anthony and as a mark of respect for the loss of such a nice young man. R.I.P.

Beautiful park in the heart of the Sefton Park neighborhood. Lots of serene walking paths, and a…read morerange of birds to be seen.

Brilliant, beautiful park! Fun to scoot around! Saw a few ducks and a few caves. Will be going…read moreback! Can't wait.