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Parks and outdoor places for kids
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Wharfemeadows Park
A sprawling riverside park in Otley with a playground, skate park, free tennis courts, outdoor gym, and rowing boats for hire. Open all day, every day.
Pennington Flash Playground
A cracking playground set within Pennington Flash country park, with loads to keep kids of all ages busy, plus a lake, picnic spots, and an ice cream van nearby.
Hemsworth Waterpark & Playworld
Family park with sandy beach, pedalo rides, fishing, playground and wildlife areas near Pontefract.
Pugneys Country Park
Family-friendly country park with a lake-side walk, watersports, playgrounds and a miniature railway. Great value parking and on-site cafe.
Lightoaks Park Children's Play Area
A free, open-access playground in Lightoaks Park with equipment for all ages, a zip wire, massive slide, picnic benches, duck pond, and a volunteer-run café right next door.
Adel Dam Nature Reserve
A free, peaceful woodland reserve with a lake trail, bird hides and genuine wildlife spotting chances. Recently improved with accessible features and staff advice on hand.
Lakeside Playground
Toddler-friendly playground with quality equipment and thick safety surfacing. Open 8am-10pm weekdays, 10am-4pm Sundays, with wheelchair access and free parking.
Bramley Fall Park
Woodland park open around the clock, with trails through the trees, wild garlic and flowers, and easy access to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath for cycling and walking.
Kirklees Valley Local Nature Reserve
A peaceful local nature reserve and 4-mile trail through a wildlife-rich valley, great for walking, cycling, and dogs. Pushchair-friendly on the surfaced railway path.
The Calf Shed
A relaxed café and play space for babies and toddlers, with a sensory room, indoor and outdoor play areas, and no time limit on your visit.
Eureka! The National Children's Museum
Award-winning hands-on museum where children aged 0-11 learn through play across interactive galleries. Your ticket includes an annual pass, so you can return whenever you like.
Hetchell Wood Nature Reserve
Explore ancient woodland, hidden ruins and gritstone crags on this Yorkshire Wildlife Trust nature reserve just north of Leeds. Perfect for adventurous families.
Brockadale Nature Reserve
Circular woodland walks with varying lengths and countryside views. Free parking, perfect for families wanting a flexible adventure with plenty to explore.
Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden
A serene botanical garden in Didsbury with colourful plantings, a rockery area and open spaces. Free to visit with a cafe and plenty of wildlife to spot.
Alexandra Park Children's Play Area
A free, open-access playground with climbing structures for toddlers upwards, a duck pond for feeding, and a skate park next door for older kids on scooters.
Golden Linings
A stylish cafe and play space for young children in Brighouse, where parents can enjoy quality coffee while little ones play safely.
Mission Out
An outdoor adventure playground with high ropes courses, climbing structures and varied play equipment for active families.
Mother Shipton's Cave
Explore a legendary witch's cave and petrifying well set in a beautiful riverside woodland park near Knaresborough. A magical day out full of history and nature.
