Potternewton Park
🏟 Playground & park · Chapeltown, Leeds
Potternewton Park
A 32-acre Chapeltown park with an inclusive playground, skate park and sports courts - home to the Leeds West Indian Carnival.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Park open daily · Free · No booking needed
About Potternewton Park
Potternewton Park is a well-loved green space in the heart of Chapeltown, about two miles north-east of Leeds city centre, covering just over 32 acres and managed by Leeds City Council. It is best known across the city for hosting the annual Leeds West Indian Carnival, but it is also a strong family park year-round. In the centre of the park, just below the sports courts, is a children's playground with a variety of installations that appeal to both toddlers and older children, and the equipment has been chosen to promote inclusive play, including adapted equipment for children with different abilities. Multiple entrances provide wheelchair access throughout the grounds. Around the playground families will find open parkland, flower beds, a bowling green, tennis courts, a skate park, a basketball court and even a giant chessboard, giving plenty of activities for all ages. As a free, inclusive and varied neighbourhood park with a lively community calendar, Potternewton Park is a great local day out for Chapeltown families.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Open parkland and flower beds
- Bowling green
- Tennis courts
- Skate park
- Basketball court
- Giant chessboard
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Accessibility: Multiple entrances with wheelchair access; play area includes adapted inclusive equipment
- Dogs: Dogs are permitted in the park
🧒 Ages & play
- Inclusive children's playground with equipment for toddlers and older children, including adapted equipment for children with different abilities
📍 Nearby places to play
- Chapel Allerton Park · approx 1.0 miles · Chapel Allerton
- Woodhouse Moor · approx 1.6 miles · Woodhouse
- East End Park · approx 1.7 miles · East End Park
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Potternewton Park free?
Yes. Potternewton Park is a free public park managed by Leeds City Council.
What's in the playground?
There is an inclusive playground with equipment for toddlers and older children, including adapted equipment for children with different abilities.
Are there toilets or a cafe?
We could not confirm toilets or a cafe on site from official sources.
Where is Potternewton Park?
It is on Harehills Lane in Chapeltown, Leeds, LS7 4HA, about two miles north-east of the city centre.
Is the playground wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Multiple entrances provide wheelchair access throughout the grounds, and the play area includes adapted inclusive equipment.