Wibsey Park
🏟 Playground & park · Wibsey, Bradford, Bradford
Wibsey Park
Wibsey's lakeside park with two playgrounds for different ages, a skate park, BMX track and a wildlife lake with ducks and swans.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open 24 hours a day, all year round · Free · No booking needed
About Wibsey Park
Wibsey Park, which opened in 1885, is a popular community park in the Wibsey area of south Bradford. Set around a picturesque open lake, it offers tree-lined strolls, a sizeable play area and a skate park. At the lake's edge there are two playgrounds that offer an array of playthings for children to discover: the first caters to younger children, while the second is designed to provide a more adventurous experience for older kids. Around the playgrounds the park has plenty for families and older children, including a BMX track, a skate park with concrete mounds, a multi-use games area, football pitches and a large basketball court, two bowling greens with a clubhouse, and outdoor fitness equipment. The lake is home to ducks, coots, moorhens and swans, and a community garden with three polytunnels is tended using organic growing methods. The park is open 24 hours a day, all year round, and is free to visit. It is located on Wibsey Park Avenue, BD6 3QD. With its lake, varied play and sports facilities, Wibsey Park is a well-rounded family green space.
⭐ What makes this place special
- BMX track
- bowling green
- fitness equipment
- multi-use games area
- pond
- skate park
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
🧒 Ages & play
- Ages: younger children and older children (two playgrounds)
- younger children's play equipment
- adventure play equipment
📍 Nearby places to play
- Harold Park · approx 0.8 miles · Low Moor, Bradford
- Horton Park · approx 1.2 miles · Horton, Bradford
- Bowling Park · approx 2.1 miles · East Bowling, Bradford
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Wibsey Park free to visit?
Yes. Wibsey Park is a free, public park run by City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, open 24 hours a day, all year round.
What is in the playground at Wibsey Park?
There are two playgrounds at the lake's edge: one caters to younger children and the other is designed to be more adventurous for older kids. There is also a skate park and BMX track.
Are there toilets and a cafe at Wibsey Park?
The official page does not confirm toilets or a café at Wibsey Park, so it is best to check ahead before visiting.
Where is Wibsey Park?
Wibsey Park is on Wibsey Park Avenue in the Wibsey area of south Bradford, BD6 3QD.
Is Wibsey Park suitable for toddlers?
Yes. One of the two lakeside playgrounds is aimed at younger children, while the other offers a more adventurous experience for older children.