Parks in Barnsley

Parks in Barnsley

Barnsley’s parks offer perfect spots for outdoor relaxation, family picnics, and playtime. Whether you’re looking for open green spaces, playgrounds, or peaceful walking trails, Barnsley’s parks have something for everyone.

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Barnsley is home to a variety of beautiful parks, providing green spaces for relaxation, play, and outdoor fun. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful stroll, a family picnic, or a place for the kids to play, Barnsley’s parks offer something for everyone.

From historic landscapes to modern skate parks, explore the town’s best outdoor spaces.

  • Locke Park – Kingstone 
    A large, historic park offering walking trails, playgrounds, and a cafe. Ideal for family outings and leisurely walks. 
  • Dearne Valley Country Park – Cundy Cross/Monk Bretton 
    A riverside park offering scenic trails and plenty of wildlife, perfect for nature lovers and walkers. 
  • Wilthorpe Park – Wilthorpe 
    A charming local park with play areas and open spaces for relaxation and family activities. 
  • Penny Pie Park – Pogmoor 
    A community park with a modern playground and open spaces for sports and outdoor fun. 
  • Monk Bretton Park – Monk Bretton 
    A family-friendly park offering walking paths and play areas, great for a relaxing day out. 
  • Worsbrough Dale Park – Worsbrough 
    A quiet local park offering open spaces for picnics and playtime. 
  • Ardsley Welfare Park – Ardsley 
    A popular spot for families, with a playground, sports fields, and scenic walking paths. 
  • Netherwood Country Park – Darfield 
    A large country park offering open countryside walks and beautiful views. 
  • Cudworth Park – Cudworth 
    A well-maintained local park offering playgrounds and space for outdoor sports. 
  • Carlton Park – Carlton 
    A peaceful park with grassy areas and walking trails, perfect for a quiet afternoon outdoors. 
  • Rabbit Ings Country Park – Royston 
    A vast, reclaimed landscape offering scenic walking trails and wildlife spotting. 
  • Mapplewell Park – Mapplewell 
    A small but well-kept park with play areas and seating, ideal for families. 
  • Wombwell Park – Wombwell 
    A traditional park with playgrounds, open green spaces, and sports facilities. 
  • Elsecar Park – Elsecar 
    A picturesque park with a lake, cafe, and playground, perfect for a family day out. 
  • Pleasant Avenue Park – Great Houghton 
    A local neighbourhood park offering a playground and space for outdoor play. 
  • Milton Park – Hoyland 
    A family-friendly park offering walking paths and open green spaces. 
  • Ward Green Skatepark – Worsbrough 
    A popular skatepark offering ramps and space for skaters and BMX enthusiasts. 
  • Ardsley Skate Park – Ardsley 
    Another great spot for skaters, with modern facilities for skateboarding and biking. 
  • Green Acres Playground – Penistone 
    A small community park with playgrounds and picnic areas, great for families. 

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