Rowntree Park
4.4
(347 reviews)Terry Avenue, York YO23 1JQ, England
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About
Rowntree Park is a 20‑acre (8.1 ha) public park in York, England, opened on 16 July 1921. It offers a wide range of family‑friendly activities, including children’s playgrounds, tennis courts, a bowling green, a basketball court, a skateboarding area, and a general picnicking zone. The park also features a scenic lake, a canal, a water cascade, a large dovecote and a reading café housed in the Rowntree Park Lodge. With its Green Flag award and rich history memorialising the First World War, Rowntree Park provides a welcoming, outdoor escape for locals and visitors alike.
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 2 hours