Taylor Park
🏟 Playground & park · Grange Park, St Helens
Taylor Park
Green Flag winning Taylor Park, the largest of St Helens' Victorian parks, with two play areas, an inclusive roundabout, a lake and a cafe.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open access park; the council does not publish fixed gate times. · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
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Address: Prescot Road, St Helens, WA10 3HX
Plus Code: 9C5VC6VP+H5
About Taylor Park
Taylor Park is the largest of St Helens' Victorian parks, established on land given to St Helens Corporation in 1892 by Samuel Taylor and officially opened to the public in 1893. Managed by St Helens Borough Council and a Green Flag Award winner, it stretches from dense woodland to large expanses of water and grassland near Prescot Road in Grange Park. Families come for its two play areas, which now include an inclusive Wicksteed swirl roundabout designed for children with special educational needs and disabilities, part of a wider council programme to make play areas accessible to all. There is also grass space for informal games and natural play areas for free, imaginative play. Beyond the playgrounds, the park offers a lake, outdoor gym equipment, woodland walks, picnic areas and The Mount, a high point that commands panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. A cafe, toilet facilities, an Events Centre and car parking make it an easy place to spend a few hours. With its Victorian heritage, generous green space and inclusive play, Taylor Park is one of the most rewarding free family days out in St Helens for children of all ages and abilities.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Lake
- Cafe
- Events Centre
- Outdoor gym equipment
- Woodland walks
- Picnic areas
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: Yes – car parking is available.
- Toilets on site
- Café / refreshments
- Accessibility: Taylor Park has an inclusive Wicksteed swirl roundabout as part of the council's accessible playground equipment programme.
🧒 Ages & play
- Two play areas
- Inclusive Wicksteed swirl roundabout
- Natural play areas
📍 Nearby places to play
- Thatto Heath Park · approx 0.5 miles · Thatto Heath
- Queens Park · approx 1.0 miles · West Park
- Sherdley Park · approx 1.5 miles · Sutton
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Taylor Park free?
Yes. Taylor Park is a free, public park managed by St Helens Borough Council, off Prescot Road in Grange Park.
What's in the playground?
There are two play areas, including an inclusive Wicksteed swirl roundabout for children with special educational needs and disabilities, plus natural play areas.
Are there toilets and a cafe?
Yes. Taylor Park has toilet facilities and a cafe, along with an Events Centre.
Can I park at Taylor Park?
Yes. Car parking is available at the park.
Where is Taylor Park?
It is off Prescot Road in St Helens, WA10 3HX, about 2km west-south-west of the town centre.