Current ranking based on review analysis and technical signals.
At a glance
| # | Place | Score | Reviews | Stands out for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roundhay Park | ⭐ 9.5 | 15 066 | Editors' pick |
| 2 | Otley Chevin Country Park | ⭐ 9.5 | 2 478 | — |
| 3 | Middleton Park | ⭐ 9.3 | 2 462 | — |
| 4 | Golden Acre Park | ⭐ 9.5 | 2 052 | — |
| 5 | Park Square | ⭐ 9.1 | 1 780 | — |
| 6 | Woodhouse Moor | ⭐ 8.9 | 1 740 | — |
| 7 | Springhead Park | ⭐ 9.3 | 1 659 | — |
| 8 | Horsforth Hall Park | ⭐ 9.1 | 1 485 | — |
| 9 | Meanwood Park | ⭐ 9.5 | 1 403 | — |
| 10 | Wharfemeadows Park | ⭐ 9.1 | 1 155 | — |
Highlights
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Editors' pick:
Roundhay Park
Full ranking
1. Roundhay Park · ⭐ 9.5
(15066 reviews)
+7 photos
Mansion Ln, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2HH, United Kingdom
Roundhay Park — the Victorian estate that became Leeds's front garden
Spread over more than 700 acres of parkland, lake, woodland and formal…
«A huge park with a variety of criss-crossing paths and numerous parking spaces. We parked…»
2. Otley Chevin Country Park · ⭐ 9.5
(2478 reviews)
+7 photos
The Whitehouse Visitor Centre/Johnny La, Otley LS21 3JL, United Kingdom
Otley Chevin Country Park — the gritstone ridge that gave Leeds its horizon
The Chevin is the long, dark-edged escarpment that rises above O…
«This place is great. The views are just absurd. I came here from the USA, and we have noth…»
3. Middleton Park · ⭐ 9.3
(2462 reviews)
+7 photos
Town St, Middleton, Leeds LS10 3SH, United Kingdom
Middleton Park — the oldest woodland in West Yorkshire, sitting on top of a coalfield
Middleton Park covers 630 acres in south Leeds — very…
«A peaceful wood with well-established trees, combining small trails if you choose to go of…»
4. Golden Acre Park · ⭐ 9.5
(2052 reviews)
+7 photos
Otley Rd, Bramhope, Leeds LS16 8BQ, United Kingdom
Golden Acre Park — a lost Yorkshire Coney Island, replanted as a botanic garden
Golden Acre Park is 179 acres of lake, woodland, marsh and c…
«Golden Acre Park is one of the best places in Leeds for peaceful walks and enjoying nature…»
5. Park Square · ⭐ 9.1
(1780 reviews)
+7 photos
Park Square E, Leeds LS1 2NP, United Kingdom
Park Square — a Georgian garden square, not a park, and all the better for it
It is worth saying plainly at the start: Park Square is not a…
«A nice quiet park in the middle of the city centre, very close to the town hall, so easy t…»
6. Woodhouse Moor · ⭐ 8.9
(1740 reviews)
+7 photos
Woodhouse Ln, Woodhouse, Leeds LS6 1SJ, United Kingdom
Woodhouse Moor — the first public park Leeds ever bought, and still its liveliest
Woodhouse Moor is 26 hectares of grass, gardens and mature…
«I really enjoyed my visit to Woodhouse Moor! The recently refurbished playground is great…»
7. Springhead Park · ⭐ 9.3
(1659 reviews)
+7 photos
Park Ln, Rothwell, Leeds LS26 0DY, United Kingdom
Springhead Park — the park that Rothwell's miners built
Twenty-two hectares of clipped lawn, seasonal bedding and rough wooded edge sit on r…
«Great park to visit with a dog, lots of open space for him to burn off energy. Lovely litt…»
8. Horsforth Hall Park · ⭐ 9.1
(1485 reviews)
+7 photos
Hall Ln, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5JE, United Kingdom
Horsforth Hall Park — a lost hall, a kept garden
The hall this park is named after has not existed since 1953, and that absence is the point…
«Horsforth Park is lovely at any time of year, but especially in autumn with the colours on…»
9. Meanwood Park · ⭐ 9.5
(1403 reviews)
+7 photos
8 Tannery Square, Meanwood, Leeds LS6 4LT, United Kingdom
Meanwood Park — the valley that runs into the city
Twenty-nine hectares four miles north of Leeds city centre, and the most useful thing to…
«A lovely place to enjoy the beauty and a peaceful, refreshing walk along the trail. Now is…»
10. Wharfemeadows Park · ⭐ 9.1
(1155 reviews)
+7 photos
1 Farnley Ln, Otley LS21 2AB, United Kingdom
Wharfemeadows Park — Otley's long green riverbank
Sixty acres of flat meadow and ornamental garden laid along the River Wharfe, and the rive…
«This park is clean, well kept and huge. Perfect for a nice walk. A great play area for chi…»
Questions & answers
Which place tops the ranking? Roundhay Park — score 9.5/10 (Editors' pick).
How many places are in the list and how were they chosen? The selection includes 10 places chosen by our editors based on rating and reviews.
What is the average rating in the top? 9.3/10 — average score of 10 places in the list.
Sources: Google ratings and reviews, official websites and social media of the places, other open data. Selection and texts by the leedsname.com editorial team, August 2026.