Firs Park
🏟 Playground & park · Leigh, Wigan
Firs Park
A 15-acre historic park in Leigh with an outdoor adventure play area, a basketball court, a duck pond and mature trees.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open daily as a public park. · Free · No booking needed
About Firs Park
Firs Park sits on Firs Lane in Leigh and is a Wigan Council park with a long history, developed from wasteland in 1921 as a gift to the community from Sir John Holden, an owner of the local Firs Mills. The 15-acre site still keeps its original layout and has a settled, mature feel, with established trees and a former boating lake that now serves as a pond popular with ducks. For families the main draw is the outdoor adventure play area, which gives children space to climb and play, with a basketball court nearby for older children and informal ball games on the open grass. The park is a well-used neighbourhood green space in the west of Leigh, suited to a relaxed play session, a picnic by the pond or a walk among the trees. Parking is available on site, which makes it easy to reach, though we don't have confirmed details on toilets or a cafe, so it is worth bringing your own refreshments. With its mix of heritage, water and play, Firs Park is a pleasant free option for families in the Leigh area.
⭐ What makes this place special
- 15-acre park retaining its original 1921 layout
- Former boating lake / pond with ducks
- Mature trees
- Open space for ball games
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: Yes – parking available on site.
🧒 Ages & play
- Outdoor adventure play area
- Basketball court
📍 Nearby places to play
- Pennington Hall Park · approx 1.2 miles · Leigh
- Pennington Flash Country Park · approx 1.4 miles · Pennington
- Abram Park · approx 2.4 miles · Abram
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Firs Park free?
Yes. Firs Park on Firs Lane, Leigh, is a free, public park managed by Wigan Council.
What's in the playground?
There is an outdoor adventure play area for children, plus a basketball court nearby and open grass for ball games.
Are there toilets and a cafe?
We don't have confirmation of toilets or a cafe at Firs Park, so it is best to bring your own refreshments.
Where is Firs Park?
It is on Firs Lane in Leigh, in the Wigan borough, postcode WN7 5BL.
Is there parking?
Yes. Parking is available on site at Firs Park.