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!

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!)

The Jungle Parc is an absolutely amazing place for kids, and not too bad for adults too. I never…read moreeven knew this place existed until I was searching the net and then came across this place. I would strongly recommend this for age 7 - 10 though smaller ones are able to come along too, height restrictions do apply to certain parts of the adventure courses, so to avoid disappointed I would recommend you go onto their website and check first. This place is all about fun and fitness for the whole family. They have a massive high wire forest adventure course; which is set within the countryside and developed to encourage you to get moving, and trust me by the end you the adventure a good cuppa and sleep is what you'll need, though if it is for the family then keeping the kids active by getting them tired then Jungle Parc is the place to bring them. It is a very safe environment and with all the proper equipment it is very enjoyable. The X-plorer course is for anyone over 1.35m in height and the Adventurer course is for children from 4 years old and with minimum height of 1.05m. The Jungle Parc is situated in Croxteth Country Park which is only 10 minutes from the city centre.

The Jungle Parc which (like Gemma) I also never knew existed until I came across a flyer, is based…read moreat Croxteth Country Park. The site is generally an incredible place for outdoor activities for those looking to burn off more than a bit of energy (adults and children alike). The premises consists of two different courses: X-Plorer course and Adventurer course (for the little ones). Each course is ideally designed with a practical element, almost like an assault course but with the fun involved. There are 40 amazing activities to enjoy as you glide through trees on rope bridges, zip lines and cargo! It definitely sounds exciting as it really is. Adults are just £20 and Juniors £15. Prices include full training and all equipment to make sure you are fully prepared and safe. Not bad at all for an adventourous day in jungle like surroundings.

Always quiet, always peaceful and really beautiful despite being situated smack central in crazy…read moreville. Once, before the rapid gentrification of the area now know as The Georgian quater - it's still Toxteth you know! - around here you caould find some legendary house parties that I am sure still go on but are less frequent and reknowned. The square itself is an idyll in which you would hardly know that you are so close to the incessant traffic of Upper Parly, the Women's Hospital or the refuge shelters and mental care homes that fill most of the town house surrounding the tranquil green. Apparently underneath the square run tunnels made by the rich residents during WW2 so they could evacuate their homes during the airraids and find safety in the square - so I have been told.

If you're one of those insufferable so-and-sos who revel in knowing about something before…read moreeverybody else then get infuriated when it becomes as popular as you initially wanted it to be, you'll love the small green luxury of Falkner Square. Don't just go and sunbathe in Abercromby Square like a bunch of sheeple. That's so blasé. This small Georgian Square was once the privilege of the key-owning dwellers of the townhouses surrounding it before World War II came along and swathed it in air raid shelters. Now its another feather in the cap for Liverpool, proving its Georgian quarter is nicer than just about everywhere else. End of.

Abercromby Square is great for chilling out on a sunny afternoon. It's really good to have such a…read morechilled out, green space in the middle of a busy city! You can take a few cans and a throwaway BBQ and really get the most out of a summer afternoon in this part of the city. Also, the park is safe, I've been there dozens of times and have never seen a hint of trouble. Just around the corner is the Cambridge pub, you can nip in here and get your pints in plastic cups to take through to the park and relax, surely life doesn't get much better than this. There's a lovely chilled out bohemian atmosphere in this park. Expect to see a diverse range of people. People reading, dancing, practising Capoeira, playing Frisbee or getting caned! Not so fun in the winter or the pouring rain though, unless that's what you're into!

As a student at the University of Liverpool nothing annoys me more than having a large gap between…read morelectures, and having no activity to fill the time. That is the beauty of Abercromby square it is a well kept area of greenery situated within the mayhem of campus life providing a much needed oasis of relaxation. As the summer has drawn in the crowds have grown around Abercromby square as students eat,drink,relax,play games and even study there. There are a few pubs dotted around the campus and sometimes it's a nice idea to grab a crisp pint of cider and scurry off to Abercromby square and then sit back and enjoy,nothing could be better during a chaotic day of lectures (although it may not be the best way to keep a clear head). Obviously much of the squares lustre is weather based however even on a damp and overcast day you may choose to huddle under the bandstand type structure in the center of the square and take a moment to smile as hundreds of stressed out students run through the downpour. Abercromby square is an alternative place of study, a place to relax and have fun and generally do whatever you please.

Across the fields and the car parks of Otterspool Promenade (yes, the fields that are perpetually…read morescattered with people flying kites) lies a tranquil, wooded area called Otterspool Park. There's a railway bridge and a weird tunnel cutting through and although some parts of it look like they're harbouring axe murders, on a sunny day at least it can be a good place to walk off a hangover. Much better than the prom itself. Too many people there looking at you with concern. As a kid, these woods used to be home to the Greatest Swing in the World™. I say 'used to' because after that time I fell off and tumbled down the hillside through broken glass, it kind of lost its appeal.

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.

This public park on Woolton Road is one with a very misleading name. Firstly, it sounds like Alton…read moreTowers. Secondly, it's not really near Allerton Road. Thirdly, it isn't dominated by a cloud-impregnating series of jagged towers, as I was hoping when I first came here as a wee nipper. This name in fact comes from the opulent Victorian mansion that once stood on the grounds before dry rot forced it to be torn down in the thirties. Nowadays, the park is scattered with remnants of the estate- the lodge, stables, former laundry and part of the orangery still stand. Also, England's best climbing tree is still here from my childhood although when I found it the other day I got tired just looking at it. Tree- One, Dave- Nil.

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.