www.wakefield.gov.uk: Town and Country Parks

Friday, July 4 2008

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Wakefield Council,
Town Hall,
Wood Street,
Wakefield,
WF1 2HQ

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Town and Country Parks

Town Parks are enjoying a new lease of life and provide a recreational oasis within the busy built-up areas.

Country Parks are rich in wildlife and managed for their conservational value. They are places where you can wander freely along footpaths and enjoy facilities such as Visitor Centres, nature trails or organised events.

In addition, Countryside Rangers are often available to help with enquiries.

	Anglers Country Park Open countryside, woodlands and reservoirs plus the Waterton Discovery Centre

	Bretton Country Park

	Newmillerdam Country Park & The Boathouse 237 acres of picturesque woodland and water.

	Pontefract Park Activities include walking, boating and fishing.

	Pugneys Country Park A wide range of activities including bird watching, fishing windsurfing, sailing.

	Thornes Park Walking, tennis, bowls and 18 hole pitch & putt and football pitches.

	Town Parks Many of the parks within the district's towns are undergoing a renaissance.

	Vale Head Park A 9 hole golf course, tennis and bowls.