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Discover your green escape

The Bradford district is home to forty four parks, including Baildon, Bingley, Cullingworth, Denholme, Ilkley, Shipley, Silsden, Keighley and Queensbury.

Welcome to Bradford District parks and greenspaces

We are lucky to have so many beautiful parks and greenspaces in the Bradford District. From small community parks ideal for a game of bowls or letting the kids burn energy in the play area to larger spaces of natural beauty that are bustling with wildlife, perfect for a leisurely stroll or a picnic. In many of the parks, it’s a delight to rediscover historical monuments and architecture that speak of a rich and ambitious past. Today, we continue to nurture and take pride in our parks and greenspaces. They provide us with moments of peace whilst walking the dog, times of companionship as we meet with friends, and opportunities to exercise while using the fitness equipment or hiking. Whatever our reasons for visiting, we can all discover our green escape any day of the week.

What's on

  • 16 November 2025

    Festival of the Dead

    Come together to remember, reflect, and celebrate life in Bradford’s first Festival of the Dead. The University of Bradford, in collaboration with Cecil Green Arts, Bradford Death Café, and Kynd, invites you to take...

    Location: Northcliffe Park

  • 6 December 2025

    Orienteering – Riverside Park, Ilkley

    Try orienteering! Explore, keep fit and socialise‍ Come to our introductory event on Saturday 6th December 2025 at Riverside Park Ilkley LS29 9EU (near Riverside Hotel). What3Words: ///huddle.atlas.manage 10-15 mins...

    Location: Riverside Gardens, Ilkley

  • Every Saturday

    Parkrun at Cliffe Castle

    A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! Click on the ‘more info’ button to learn more about...

    Location: Cliffe Castle Museum & Park

  • Every Saturday

    Parkrun at Myrtle Park

    A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! Click on the ‘more info’ button to learn more about...

    Location: Myrtle Park

  • Every Saturday

    Parkrun at Roberts Park

    A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! Click on the ‘more info’ button to learn more about...

    Location: Roberts Park

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