Description
Greenhead Park opened in September 1884 and is now over 130 years old. The park has always been popular with local people, both young and old and the features and events within the park have attracted people from miles around.It is the perfect place to unwind, relax and enjoy the wonderful environment and landscape. It's a fantastic place to spend time with friends, enjoy the changing of the seasons, play on the swings, or grab a cuppa in the café by the tennis courts.
If you are looking for Best Parks and Playgrounds in Huddersfield , West Yorkshire then you can visit Greenhead Park. Greenhead Park is one of the places in Huddersfield West Yorkshire for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.
Features
- Free
- Host birthday parties: No
Features
On Site Parking
On Site Toilet
Skate park
The Greenhead Park skatepark is a great attraction for young people who want to hone their skateboarding skills. The site welcomes BMX bikers and rollerbladers as well as skateboarders, and there's free and open access during park opening hours.
Bowling greens
There are two bowling greens which are used by the Greenhead Park Bowling Club for matches and practice. There is usually at least one green available for public use during the bowling season, and the Friends of Greenhead Park and Bowling Club are keen to encourage people who haven't tried bowling before to have a go.
Miniature steam railway
Run by volunteers from the Huddersfield Society of Model Engineers, the current miniature railway opened in Greenhead Park in August 2000. Live steam locomotives run along the 1/3 mile track, starting and finishing at the station behind the Refreshment Rooms building.
Play areas
There are two children's play areas with equipment for children of all ages. A playground, near the Café in the Park and sports courts, was created during the restoration of the park and includes a zip wire, playtower, swings, climbing wall and more. There's a fenced area for younger children with smaller equipment.
Paddling pool
The paddling pool has provided summer fun for children since the 1930's and is still a big attraction on sunny days. The pool is normally open from late May to September, depending on the weather. The water is treated daily to keep it clean and leaves, debris and litter are also removed on a daily basis.
Bandstand
This restored timber design with chinoiserie detail dates from the 1890s and will be a key feature for musical events.
Italian gardens
The Italian Gardens are the part of the park which is the more tranquil, relaxing area - with all the flower beds, focused around the recently refurbished fountain.
Pavilion
The pavillion is a base for Friends of Greenhead Park, Greenhead Park Bowling Club and Huddersfield Croquet Club. Weekly drop-in session are also held here and information is displayed about events and activities in the park in the windows.
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