Crookes Valley Park
🏟 Playground & park · Crookesmoor, Sheffield
Crookes Valley Park
Compact park just west of the city centre, built around a historic lake, with a children's play area and lakeside walks.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Park open 24 hours · Free · No booking needed
About Crookes Valley Park
Crookes Valley Park is a compact area of public parkland in the Crookesmoor district, just under two kilometres west of Sheffield city centre and close to the university. It covers roughly 4.8 hectares and is centred on a deep lake that began life as the Old Great Dam, an 18th-century reservoir that once supplied water to the growing town; the 1780s Dam House still stands beside the water. The park is managed by Sheffield City Council, is open 24 hours and is free to visit. For families there is a children's play area, and around it the lake, bowling greens and footpaths make for an easy stroll in a surprisingly green setting so close to the centre. The park adjoins Ponderosa and sits near Weston Park, so it can be combined with a longer walk through the chain of green spaces on the west side of the city. There is no dedicated car park, so most visitors arrive on foot or park on nearby streets. With its historic lake, open grass and play area, Crookes Valley Park is a handy free green space for families living near the city centre and the universities.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Lake (the former 18th-century Old Great Dam)
- Dam House (1780s)
- Bowling greens
- Park walks
- Links to Ponderosa park and the Weston Park / university area
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: No dedicated car park; on-street parking nearby
- Dogs: Dogs are permitted in the park
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's play area
📍 Nearby places to play
- Ponderosa · approx 0.2 miles · Upperthorpe
- Pound's Park · approx 0.7 miles · City Centre
- Bolehill Recreation Ground · approx 1.0 miles · Crookes
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Crookes Valley Park free?
Yes. Crookes Valley Park is a free public park managed by Sheffield City Council and is open 24 hours.
What's in the playground?
There is a children's play area in the park, set near the historic lake and bowling greens.
Are there toilets and a cafe?
Toilet and cafe provision in the park is not confirmed from official sources; there are cafes nearby in the Crookesmoor and university area. Check locally before visiting.
Where is Crookes Valley Park?
It is on Crookes Valley Road in Crookesmoor, Sheffield, S10 1BA, just under two kilometres west of the city centre.
Is there parking?
There is no dedicated car park; visitors usually walk in or use on-street parking nearby.