Woodhouse Moor
🏟 Playground & park · Woodhouse, Leeds
Woodhouse Moor
Leeds' first urban park, by Hyde Park, with a 2023-refreshed playground next to the skate park and open grassland to roam.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Park open daily · Free · No booking needed
About Woodhouse Moor
Woodhouse Moor, by the Hyde Park area and the university district about a mile north-west of Leeds city centre, is often described as the first urban park in Leeds. The land was acquired by Leeds Corporation in 1857 and developed into a Victorian pleasure ground; today the 26-hectare (64-acre) site is managed by Leeds City Council and is one of the city's busiest green spaces. It is mostly open grassland with avenues of mature trees and several imposing Victorian statues, spread across the main moor plus Monument Moor and Cinder Moor. For families, the children's playground sits at the Hyde Park Corner end of the park, next to the skate park, and was completely re-done in summer 2023 with a mix of equipment suitable for both toddlers and older children. Alongside the playground there are skate and BMX facilities, a multi-use games area, a bowling green, tennis courts, allotments and formal gardens, and the park is the southern terminus of the Meanwood Valley Trail. With a refreshed playground and plenty of open space, it is an easy free day out.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Approx. 26 hectares (64 acres) across the main moor, Monument Moor and Cinder Moor
- Multi-use games area
- Bowling green and tennis courts
- Allotments
- Formal gardens
- Victorian statues
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: Small car park by Hyde Park Corner
- Dogs: Dogs are permitted in the park
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's playground (re-done in 2023) with equipment suitable for toddlers and older children, next to the skate park
- Skate park and BMX facilities
📍 Nearby places to play
- Armley Park · approx 1.1 miles · Armley
- Beckett Park · approx 1.5 miles · Headingley
- Potternewton Park · approx 1.6 miles · Chapeltown
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Woodhouse Moor free?
Yes. Woodhouse Moor is a free public park managed by Leeds City Council.
What's in the playground?
The playground, re-done in 2023, has a mix of equipment suitable for both toddlers and older children and sits next to the skate park at the Hyde Park Corner end.
Are there toilets or a cafe?
We could not confirm toilets or a cafe on site from official sources.
Where is Woodhouse Moor?
It is by Hyde Park Road, Woodhouse, Leeds, LS6 1AG, about a mile north-west of the city centre near the universities.
Is there parking?
There is a small car park by Hyde Park Corner, near the playground and skate park.