This beautiful urban 16-acre park is an unexpected find in the middle of Holgate, about 30 minutes walk west from the centre of York, 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.
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.
Facilities
drinks and ice creams served at the Bowling Club pavilion from 2pm – 4pm (please note that this is volunteer-run and subject to change)
two children’s play areas – for under 11 years and over 11 years old woodland walk
meadow picnic area
wildflower terraces and pergola walk
two bowling greens
toilets
basketball court
West Bank Park is managed by City of York Council. The bowling greens are managed by West Bank Park Bowling Association; for more information click here https://westbankpark.org/whats-going-on/bowling/
Access in the park
There is level access in many areas of the park, but the woodland walks and the stepped wildflower garden may no be accessible for those with mobility difficulties. For more information about accessible paths, please look at the map here https://westbankpark.org/map-of-the-park/.
For more detailed information about acccess in the park please click here to visit the AccessAble website.
Buses
Buses run frequently from the city centre to Acomb Road and stops are by the park gates.
Parking
There is a car park for park users off James Backhouse Place, behind the park. On-street parking is available on New Lane or Hamilton Drive.
Address: West Bank Park, Holgate, York.YO24 4NS
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