Roundhay Park in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, is one of the biggest city parks in Europe. It covers more than 700 acres of parkland, lakes, woodland and gardens which are owned by Leeds City Council. The park is one of the most popular attractions in Leeds; nearly a million people visit each year. It is situated on the north-east edge of the city, bordered by the suburb of Roundhay to the west, Oakwood to the south and the A6120 outer ring road to the north. Lakes and Events The Upper (smaller) Lake is maintained as a wildlife area, the larger Waterloo Lake is used for fishing. The Park Arena is a natural amphitheatre which, in addition to being both a cricket pitch and a cycle tracks is used as a venue for many special events ranging from sports days to major pop concerts. For many years this was the location for the spectacular annual Roundhay Park bonfire and firework displays in November which are now held on the Soldiers Field. Park and Gardens Roundhay Park now covers over 700 acres of parkland, lakes and woodland and is one of the largest urban parks in the world. The Park has a scented for the blind, National Plant Collections, Canal Gardens, the Monet and Alhambra Gardens, plus Tropical World (also known as Butterfly Gardens and Butterfly World) which attracts visitors all year round. Newly opened in 2005 is the Friends Garden, located alongside Canal Gardens and the Rainbow Garden. In the 21st century, following extensive renovations to the park a new area of award winning 'Chelsea Gardens' has been created where gardens created for the Chelsea Show have been rebuilt for all to enjoy in the 'Speciality Gardens' area just off Mansion Lane. Birds In addition to the Gulls and Geese which visitors to the park enjoy feeding from the side of the lake you can also see Mute Swans, Whooper Swans, Herons, Great Crested Grebes, Common Warblers, and Woodpeckers amongst the birds which visit the park. Sports and Leisure Facilities Facilities at the Park also include tennis courts, children's play area, a small skateboard park, sports pitches, bowling greens, the sports arena, a golf course, and fishing. The Lakeside café overlooks Waterloo Lake, and the Mansion has re-opened with a 'Garden Room Restaurant' and rooms for events, business meetings and weddings (The Mansion is licensed for Civil ceremonies). Getting to Roundhay Park, Leeds. Details of bus routes and timetables to Roundhay Park Buses to and from Leeds City Centre 2 & 12 Roundhay Park is situated approximately 3 miles North of Leeds City Centre off the A58 Wetherby Road at Oakwood. Alternatively, Roundhay Park is accessible from the A6120 Leeds Ring Road. You can find the First Bus journey planner via THIS LINK Access Roundhay Park and Tropical World are accessible to wheelchair users. For details of free motability powered scooters and wheelchair provision at the park please click here. Free map of Roundhay Park? - If you would like a high resolution version map to print out FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL USE?** - please click here to download a pdf version of the Park Map. (You will need the Adobe Acrobat software to view and print this map - the FREE Acrobat reader software is available from https://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat.html {Please like share and subscribe to my channel} BE MY FRIEND: 🌍Check my website / blog: {https://bit.ly/3fxnTd2} 📸Add me on Instagram: {EJAZKHANOFFICIAL} 📕Add me on Facebook: {https://www.facebook.com/geoejazkhan/} 🧑‍💼Add me on TIKTOK: {EJAZKHANOFFICIAL} EJAZKHAN OFFICIAL roundhay park cafe roundhay park events roundhay park leeds map roundhay park leeds images roundhay park leeds events roundhay park parking leeds tropical world roundhay park is roundhay park closed

• published: 08 Aug 2021
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