Burley Park
🏟 Playground & park · Burley, Leeds
Burley Park
A busy, central park in Burley with a colourful playground, sports courts, bowling green and outdoor gym close to Kirkstall Road.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Park open daily, dawn until dusk · Free · No booking needed
About Burley Park
Burley Park is a lively, centrally located green space in the Burley district of Leeds, a short distance from Kirkstall Road and the city centre. Managed by Leeds City Council, it packs a lot into a compact site and is popular with local families, students and dog walkers. The colourful children's playground is a real draw, with climbing frames, slides, swings, roundabouts and rocking horses to keep younger children entertained. For older visitors and adults there is a strong range of sports facilities, including a cricket pitch, a bowling green, tennis courts, a basketball court and a seven-a-side football pitch, plus outdoor gym equipment for anyone wanting a workout in the fresh air. A one-kilometre running route loops around the park for joggers. The paths are large and wheelchair accessible, and the entrances are fairly enclosed, making it a reassuring spot for families. There are no toilets or a cafe within the park itself, but it is only a short walk to Kirkstall Road, which has a cluster of cafes, pubs and restaurants. With its mix of play, sport and open grass, Burley Park is a handy, well-used neighbourhood park.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Cricket pitch
- Bowling green
- Tennis courts
- Basketball court
- 7-a-side football pitch
- Outdoor gym equipment
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: No dedicated car park; on-street parking on Cardigan Lane and Park View Road
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible with large paths
- Dogs: Dog-friendly, with enclosed entrances and plenty of dog waste bins
🧒 Ages & play
- Climbing frames
- Slides
- Swings
- Roundabouts
- Rocking horses
📍 Nearby places to play
- Armley Park · approx 0.4 miles · Armley
- Woodhouse Moor · approx 0.7 miles · Woodhouse
- Beckett Park · approx 1.1 miles · Headingley
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Burley Park free?
Yes. Burley Park is a free public park in Burley, Leeds, managed by Leeds City Council.
What's in the playground?
The playground has climbing frames, slides, swings, roundabouts and rocking horses, in a colourful central setting.
Are there toilets and a cafe?
There are no toilets or cafe in the park, but Kirkstall Road is a short walk away with several cafes, pubs and restaurants.
Is there parking?
There is no dedicated car park, but on-street parking is available on Cardigan Lane and Park View Road.
What else is there to do?
The park has a cricket pitch, bowling green, tennis courts, a basketball court, a 7-a-side football pitch, outdoor gym and a 1km running route.