A family friendly community park with lots of different sport and physical activity options to get active; and a rose garden to kick back and relax in. Located a couple of miles south-west of Leeds city centre. The park covers 14- hectares, and is a mixture of hilly and flat terrain.
At the centre of Cliff Park’s history is Cliff House, also know as Western Flatts House a grade II protected building. Built in 1846 for a wealthy man called Joseph Cliff; notable features of the villa include a luxurious staircase and mosaic floor. Apparently, under the floor is a resting place of a famous racing horse.
By 1902 the land and the house had been gifted to the City of Leeds, and the recreation ground was born. This was soon to become our Western Flatts Cliff Park. From the 1960s to just before the millennium the house was a community special school. As of the 2000s the house has returned to private ownership, but unfortunately was seriously damaged resulting from an arson attack in 2017.
This lovely mosaic was designed by Elliot Dyson and compliments the beautiful walled Rose Garden where it is currently displayed.
Mum, Kristy Dyson shares; “We were so excited to be involved in this project to showcase inclusion across Leeds. This was timed perfectly with the opening of a new playground at Western Flatts Cliff Park with inclusive play equipment including swings, a wheelchair accessible roundabout and accessible picnic benches. We love to visit the park and hope that it encourages other families to come and see how they are trying to create a vibrant community space. There are some fantastic facilities including a bowling green, tennis and basketball courts, football pitches and a community orchard with accessible raised beds. There are some lovely paved walks around the park which are wheelchair accessible and some fantastic views across Leeds, where you can sit and take a moment to enjoy. It really is a gem for anyone who has not visited this park before and I hope others can see the brilliant area in its glory.”
Watch out for lots of fantastic community events too which can be found at: https://fowfcp.org >
What 3 Words:
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Address:
Western Flatts Cliff Park, 78 Green Hill Lane, Leeds, LS12 4HG
Opening days/times:
Open 24 hours
Cost:
Free entry.
Parking:
Park for free on the residential road of Green Hill Lane, LS12 4HG (Google Map Directions)
Facilities:
None on site.
Toilets:
None on site.
Changing Place:
None on site. Nearest are:
– Armley Leisure Centre >
– Elland Road Stadium >
Terrain:
The majority of Western Flatts Cliff Park footpaths are suitable for the majority of wheelchairs and pushchairs. Be careful when it rains as it gets muddy!
Website:
https://fowfcp.org >
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