Pontefract Park

Pontefract Park sits one mile north of the town centre and offers visitors the chance to enjoy a leisurely stroll or a quick jog. The park holds around 20 events each year and has a racecourse that holds around 16 race meetings annually between April and October.

The play area at Pontefract Park has a fairy-tale theme to match the nearby racecourse and castle. Toddlers can play dragon hunt, make potions and find a gingerbread house. Juniors can play on thrilling equipment like a castle with a slide and a 9m tall 'giant's unit'. There are also areas for making music and storytelling.

The play area has 30 pieces of equipment with 250 features suitable for babies and children aged up to 14.

Nature conservation

Pontefract Park North is a Local Nature Reserve with a variety of habitats, including grassland, woodland, wetland, and a lake.

Countryside officers do conservation work, and educate visitors. 

Free events are organized by officers and local enthusiasts.

Volunteers

We encourage volunteers and friends groups to have their say too which in-turn makes the park more enjoyable. If you are interested in local volunteering opportunities on this and other sites, please contact us using the details on this page.

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