Parks and playgrounds in North West

A family guide to North West

Local parks, playgrounds and outdoor spaces where children can run, climb and play.

North West parks give children room to run, with playgrounds to match. Fell Foot Park has stunning views of Lake Windermere, Springfield Park is an inclusive, fully enclosed park with sensory-friendly zones, adaptive equipment and natural play areas, and Church Walk Paddling Pool is a free spot with a paddling pool, adjacent play area and cafe, though timed sessions need booking. Some of the best playgrounds sit inside bigger days out. Lowther Castle has dramatic castle ruins, woodland trails and one of the UK's best adventure playgrounds, and Arley Hall Gardens has a huge playground among its garden areas. Wythenshawe Park adds a brand new toddler playground, a family bike track and woodland walks, while Great Budworth Real Dairy Ice Cream Farm & Tea Room pairs a play area with homemade ice cream and baking. Sefton Park, Heaton Park, Birkenhead Park and Astley Park are listed too, along with Tatton Park and Croxteth Park. Manchester Airport Runway Park, King George V Park, Otterspool Adventure and Tam O'Shanter Farm round out the options for a day outdoors. Local parks, playgrounds and outdoor spaces where children can run, climb and play.