Huddersfield and the wider Kirklees area are packed with brilliant free outdoor play areas that families can enjoy all year round. Whether you’re based in the town centre or in one of the surrounding villages like Holmfirth, Meltham or Mirfield, there’s no shortage of parks to explore. From large Green Flag country parks to community-supported green spaces, this list rounds up the very best free play areas for children of all ages.
The beauty of our location in Wakefield is that you can venture into Barnsley, Leeds, Huddersfield, Sheffield, Bradford (to name a few) quite easily and enjoy the amenities they have to offer. Our weekends are typically spent venturing around parks and spaces throughout the county. Sands Park in Holmfirth is just half an hour away and feels like a different adventure.
Below is a summary table to help you compare the parks at a glance, followed by detailed breakdowns for each one.
Huddersfield Parks Overview Table:
| Play Park Name | Pros | Cons | Overall Rating |
| Greenhead Park | Huge park, loads of play options, cafe, skatepark | Busy at weekends, limited parking | 4.7/5 |
| Beaumont Park | Beautiful setting, woodland walks, great playground | Limited cafe, hilly terrain | 4.5/5 |
| Sands Playground (Holmfirth) | Modern equipment, riverside location, skatepark | Gets boggy after rain, no café | 4.5/5 |
| Oakwell Hall Country Park | Nature trails, playground, café and toilets | Paid parking, smaller play area | 4/5 |
| Wilton Park (Batley) | Duck pond, café, toddler playground, skatepark | The playground is small for older kids | 4/5 |
| Crow Nest Park (Dewsbury) | Adventure playground, gardens, outdoor gym | Café limited, museum closed | 4/5 |
| Robert Ashton Park (Meltham) | New inclusive playground, peaceful setting | No café or toilets, compact size | 4/5 |
| Ravensknowle Park | Memorial gardens, open fields, near Tolson Museum | Museum closed, dated equipment | 3.5/5 |
| Mirfield Memorial Park | Community-led improvements, good mix of play gear | No toilets or café, basic layout | 3.5/5 |
| Norman Park (Birkby) | Local park, skate bowl, outdoor gym | No toilets/café, older equipment | 3/5 |
Each park below includes location details, highlights of the play facilities, pros, cons, and overall rating.
Note: Although we have visited most of the parks on the list we shamefully haven’t reviewed them all! Check back here often for more comprehensive reviews.
Additional information:
Greenhead Park
Location: Trinity Street, Huddersfield, HD1 4DT
Description: Huge, beautifully kept Victorian park with something for everyone. Includes two playgrounds, a paddling pool, skatepark, cafe, gardens, sports courts, and even a miniature railway.
Pros: Excellent for all ages, well maintained, good toilets and café.
Cons: Can get very busy; parking fills up quickly.
Rating: 4.7/5
Beaumont Park
Location: Butternab Rd, Huddersfield, HD4 7AD
Description: A gorgeous hillside park with Victorian features, woodland paths, bandstand, and a well-equipped playground. Run with strong support from the Friends of Beaumont Park group.
Pros: Gorgeous trails, great playground, lots to explore.
Cons: Volunteer-run café open on limited days, steep paths.
Rating: 4.5/5
Sands Playground (Holmfirth)
Location: Huddersfield Rd, Holmfirth, HD9 3JL
Description: Holmfirth’s main park, next to the leisure centre. It has a brilliant playground, MUGA, skate park and a path into town.
Pros: Wide-ranging equipment, scenic setting, near town.
Cons: Gets waterlogged, no on-site café.
Rating: 4.5/5
Oakwell Hall Country Park
Location: Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG
Description: Historic country park with walking trails, nature areas, picnic spots and an inclusive play area. Café and toilets on-site.
Pros: Big site with lots of nature, café and loos, adventure trails.
Cons: Paid parking; playground modest in size.
Rating: 4/5
Wilton Park (Batley)
Location: Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 8HG
Description: Victorian park with duck pond, gardens, toddler-friendly playground, skatepark and tennis courts. Café and Bagshaw Museum on-site.
Pros: Full day out in one place; food, museum, and play.
Cons: Smaller equipment may not suit older children.
Rating: 4/5
Crow Nest Park (Dewsbury)
Location: Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2SG
Description: A large park with formal gardens, adventure play area, lake, sports courts, and an outdoor gym.
Pros: Lots to explore, scenic, free parking.
Cons: Café not always open; some tired features.
Rating: 4/5
Robert Ashton Park (Meltham)
Location: Huddersfield Rd, Meltham, HD9 4AG
Description: A peaceful, well-kept park with a newly refurbished playground, tennis court, ball court and duck pond.
Pros: Excellent inclusive play area, free parking.
Cons: No toilets or café, smaller scale.
Rating: 4/5
Ravensknowle Park
Location: Wakefield Rd, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ
Description: Home to the Tolson Museum and memorial gardens, with a traditional play area and large field.
Pros: Open space, quiet, accessible.
Cons: Museum closed, no on-site facilities.
Rating: 3.5/5
Mirfield Memorial Park
Location: Huddersfield Rd, Mirfield, WF14 8AX
Description: Revamped by the local community with modern play equipment, open field and trees for shade.
Pros: Great for young children, community feel.
Cons: No toilets or café; field can get muddy.
Rating: 3.5/5
Norman Park
Location: Norman Rd, Huddersfield, HD2 2TZ
Description: Local park with a basic playground, skate bowl, MUGA, and fitness equipment.
Pros: Wide field, gym gear, suits mixed ages.
Cons: Older kit, no café or toilets.
Rating: 3/5
Last Updated on May 13, 2025 by Ryan
Hello. I am Ryan and along with my wife Beth and our two children Matilda and Barney, we love all things cycling and exploring. We spend our weekends exploring fun places to cycle and discover and wanted to help other people do the same too. There’s no better way to travel than via bike and it’s an amazing activity for the whole family to enjoy.