Leverhulme Park
🏟 Playground & park · Tonge, Bolton
Leverhulme Park
Expansive Bolton park with a playground, running track, sports pitches, cycle and orienteering trails, and a riverside Local Nature Reserve.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open daily, dawn to dusk · Free · No booking needed
About Leverhulme Park
Leverhulme Park is an extensive recreation ground on Long Lane in the Tonge area of Bolton, managed by Bolton Council. The land was given to the people of Bolton by Lord Leverhulme (William Hesketh Lever), donated to the local authority in 1917 on condition that part of it was used for the pursuit of organised athletics; that sporting legacy still defines the park today. It offers a notably wide range of facilities, including a children's playground, a running track, football and cricket pitches, a multi-use games area, a bowling green and extensive open space. For those who prefer to explore, the park has nature trails, dog-walking areas, an orienteering course and a cycle trail. Part of the site forms Leverhulme Park Local Nature Reserve, a haven for wetland birds and plants with several small ponds thought to be the remains of old field ponds. The park also hosts a community centre, gym and athletics stadium, and sits within a wider green corridor along the River Croal valley. Maps of the park can be bought from the Community Centre reception. Entry to the park is free.
⭐ What makes this place special
- bowling green
- cricket pitch
- football pitch
- multi-use pitch
- running track
- nature trail
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Dogs: True
🧒 Ages & play
- children's play area
📍 Nearby places to play
- Tonge Park · approx 0.8 miles · Tonge Moor
- Great Lever Park · approx 1.8 miles · Great Lever
- Thomasson Park · approx 2.0 miles · Halliwell
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is there a playground at Leverhulme Park?
Yes. Bolton Council lists a playground among the park's facilities.
Is Leverhulme Park free to use?
Yes. It is a free, public park managed by Bolton Council.
Can I walk my dog there?
Yes. The park includes dedicated dog-walking areas and nature trails.
What activities are available?
There is a running track, football and cricket pitches, a multi-use games area, a bowling green, an orienteering course and a cycle trail.
Is there wildlife to see?
Yes. Part of the park is a Local Nature Reserve with ponds that attract wetland birds and plants.