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West Bank Park


This field is a public space

West Bank Park is situated in Holgate.

Managed by City of York Council. Bowling Greens managed by West Bank Park Bowling Association.

West Bank Park has been awarded a Green Flag Award each year since 2006. Green Flag Award sites are considered to be the best in the country.

This beautiful urban 20-acre park is an unexpected find in the middle of Holgate, occupying the former site of the 19th century Backhouse Nurseries. It boasts a mature woodland and former arboretum at the top end of the park (off Acomb Road) with many specimen trees including dawn redwoods and a giant redwood. The woodland attracts many bird species, including the long tailed tit, goldcrest and greater spotted woodpecker.

woodland walk and tree trails
meadow picnic area
rose terraces and pergola walk
2 bowling greens
basketball court
toilets
2 play areas - for under 11 years and over 11 years old
Orienteering map and activity sheet are available to download to the right hand side of this page

The park holds an events licence under the licensing Act 2003. The Events and Festivals team can provide more information on organising an event at this site. Events in the park are also controlled and managed through an Events Protocol - see attachment on the right.

Location

York, United Kingdom

Postcode

YO1

Listing type

Public