Glebelands Recreation Ground
🏟 Playground & park · Garforth, Leeds
Glebelands Recreation Ground
A community recreation ground in Garforth with a traditional playground, a standout skatepark and marked football pitches.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Park open daily, dawn until dusk · Free · No booking needed
About Glebelands Recreation Ground
Glebelands Recreation Ground is a multi-use green space on Ninelands Lane in Garforth, on the eastern side of the Leeds district. Managed by Leeds City Council, it acts as a focal point for community sport and informal outdoor play, and it hosts events throughout the year. For younger children there is a traditional playground with the usual swings, slides and climbing apparatus, set within the wider recreation ground. The real standout, though, is the skatepark, which features a drop-in bowl, a spine, jumps and ramps suitable for both new and experienced skaters, scooter riders and BMX riders, making it a popular destination for older children and teenagers. Marked football pitches host local matches and training, while the surrounding open green space is used for everything from casual kickabouts to community gatherings. The recreation ground sits close to the centre of Garforth, so shops and refreshments are within easy reach, and other green spaces such as Barley Hill Park are nearby for families wanting to explore more of the area. With its blend of play, skating and sport, Glebelands is a well-used local park that suits a range of ages and interests.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Skatepark with drop-in bowl, spine, jumps and ramps
- Marked football pitches
- Open green space for community events and informal play
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Dogs: Dogs welcome in the open green space
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's playground with swings
- Slides
- Climbing apparatus
📍 Nearby places to play
- Manston Park · approx 3.0 miles · Cross Gates
- Temple Newsam · approx 3.4 miles · Halton Moor
- Woodlesford Park · approx 3.8 miles · Woodlesford
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Glebelands Recreation Ground free?
Yes. Glebelands Recreation Ground in Garforth is a free public green space managed by Leeds City Council.
What's in the playground?
There is a traditional children's playground with swings, slides and climbing apparatus.
Is there a skatepark?
Yes. The skatepark has a drop-in bowl, a spine, jumps and ramps suitable for skaters, scooter and BMX riders of all abilities.
Where is it?
It is on Ninelands Lane, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1NT, close to the centre of Garforth.
What else is there to do?
There are marked football pitches and open green space used for community events and informal play.