3 Best Parks in York, UK

A really nice park with lots of open space and beautiful planting and it's free entry. The main area is grass with some trees, it has some tables and on all sides there are many seats, there's also a food truck which sells good coffee, a small selection of sandwiches, cakes and snacks, they also sell good ice cream including one vegan. There's a children's play area with swings and climbing frames all on grass, so quite safe. There's a pond area with lots of beautiful plants around it. There's a toilet block in the middle of the park, which is basic but OK and free. All around the park there is plenty of seating, it's a great place for a relaxing afternoon or to read a book as many people were doing.

A lovely place to walk, well maintained grass and nice flowers to admire, with a big park for the kids, plenty of benches to sit at, a nice pond with fish and a pop up cafe which sells food and drink during the warmer months of the year. Free car parking with disabled spaces and an overflow which is useful in summer.

A lovely and very well cared for Park which is a credit to the volunteers and helpers who look after it so well. Well equipped play area with adult gym area, free toilets, plenty of benches and a nice little garden centre in the middle as well. The plants were excellent and the grass had no weeds in sight as well. The recycling bins were a good touch as well.

West Bank Park is a great place to find a good mix of birds, the greater spotted is Woodpecker was heard and often seen rattling after grubs in the old trees last year. Volunteers keep the park looking good, I met a botanist pruning back the grapevine it yields small and tasty grapes in season so watch for them before the birds get them. I was amazed two years ago when I came across fungi in the woodland area and began to photograph the different types and kinds. Two years on and I still see new species and have amassed hundreds of snaps in the park alone. Play areas sit at one at each end and are popular with the families who visit and there are secluded areas to sit and rest if you have walked around. There are bowllng greens and an orchard was introduced recently and is doing well.

Love this park. Best Park in York. The play park has a big choice of apparatus for all ages including a zip wire! The woodland walks and benches are all stunning it's like stepping into a scene from a tombraider movie ! And the cafe is so reasonable and friendly. The entire park is very well kept too. We've never seen any litter or dog foul in sight and we go about twice a week.

With a basket ball pitch at the top and of the park, a woodland walk to the side. Football posts on the grass land and a large play area and picnic benches the park has all you need for a Great day out. With fairs and evets held in the park there's always something to do to keep the kids entertained.