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Meanwood Park

📍 Meanwood, Yorkshire

★4.7(1,380 Google reviews)

Free green space in North Leeds with woodland paths, multiple waterfalls, a well-maintained playground, and an on-site cafe. Connects to the Meanwood Valley Trail and Woodhouse Moor for longer walks.

✓ Woodland trails✓ On-site cafe✓ Dog friendly✓ Free entry✓ Picnic spots✓ Connects to longer routes
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★★★★★Featured review by Anju Lavina

What a beautiful park that makes you feel like you're far away from the city. They have a nice cafe open 7 days a week, serving drinks, snacks, lunches and pastry. It's pet friendly as well so you can bring your doggos for a walk. Even saw a couple of horses! The meanwood valley trail passes through so a great stop while on your walk or even the start of the trail. Can't wait to go back again soon.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families who want a full nature outing without leaving the Leeds city boundary. Younger children enjoy the playground and flat waterside paths; older kids gravitate to the wooded slopes and trail sections. The cafe makes it a practical half-day or full-day destination.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Park in the south-side car park near the cafe for the easiest access
⏰The Meanwood Valley Trail connects to Woodhouse Moor if you want a longer route
đŸŽŸī¸Bring a picnic — open grassy areas are plentiful and well-suited to it
🚗The wooded section has steep slopes that older children can scramble up

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.7
★★★★★

1,380 Google reviews

Beautiful natural setting40%
Great walking trails30%
Good cafe20%
Free and accessible10%
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Anju Lavina

4 years ago

★★★★★

“What a beautiful park that makes you feel like you're far away from the city. They have a nice cafe open 7 days a week, serving drinks, snacks, lunches and pastry. It's pet friendly as well so you can bring your doggos for a walk. Even saw a couple of horses! The meanwood valley trail passes through so a great stop while on your walk or even the start of the trail. Can't wait to go back again soon.”

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Karina O'Flynn

4 months ago

★★★★★

“Having lived in Leeds for the past 6 years I can safely say Meanwood Park has a place in my heart. It is a lovely green oasis just a stones throw from the bustling city. It is the perfect escape into nature and is usually a brilliant place to spot some absolutely adorable doggos. Stunning all year round, from autumn, to a cold winters frost, the budding spring or blooming summer its divine.”

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J W

2 years ago

★★★★★

“A lovely open space. Plenty of open areas for children to play and a well maintained playground. The wooded area is a delight - lots of paths to explore. If you want a climbing challenge, then there are some good steep slopes to scramble up. The coffee shop near the car park on the south side is excellent.”

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Isabel

2 years ago

★★★★★

“An amazing park and lots of places to walk and explore. A must visit if you live in Leeds. There is also a walkway that connects Woodhouse moor to meanwood park. It's a very peaceful and relaxing place. We had a lovely picnic in the open park too and we would recommend.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Meanwood Park offers varied terrain — gentle woodland paths open to pushchairs, steep slopes for children who want a scramble, and open grassy areas for free play. A well-maintained playground sits within the park. The cafe near the south-side car park serves drinks and food seven days a week. The Meanwood Valley Trail runs through the park, linking to Woodhouse Moor for extended routes.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday00:00 –

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