Horsforth Hall Park

Is it right for my child?

• Under 8s: the council describes a specially designed outdoor integrated play facility. It lets disabled and able bodied children under the age of eight play together.
• What the integrated area offers: the council says the equipment provides various stimuli, including role play and the development of manipulative skills.
• Older children: the council lists a playground for older children with a climbing feature called the Spider’s web.
• Teens and confident riders: the park has a skate park. The council’s byelaws list Horsforth Hall Skateboard Park as a ground set aside for skateboarding.
• Active families: the council lists scenic walks and a trim trail.
• Quieter moments: there is a Japanese garden on the council’s list of attractions.
• Some local history: the council says the integrated play area was the first of its kind in Leeds. HIPPO (The Horsforth Integrated Play Project) and Mencap worked on it with the council’s Parks and Countryside service.

Plan your visit: a parent’s checklist

• Plan toilet stops before you arrive. The council says there are no disabled toilets, and its page does not list other toilets.
• Pack snacks and drinks. The council page does not mention a café or kiosk in the park.
• Need a disabled bay? The council lists two disabled parking bays in the main car park off Hall Lane.
• Keep pre-schoolers out of the skate park while older children are riding.
• Wrap up warmly for a winter visit. The council page lists no indoor shelter or building for visitors.
• Spot a broken piece of play equipment? Report it with the council’s online form for parks and green spaces.

Prices and tickets

The council page lists no admission charge for the park, and no booking is mentioned. The playgrounds, skate park, trim trail and Japanese garden are listed as park facilities, with no separate prices given.

The council page does not say whether the main car park off Hall Lane charges. The council’s parking prices page has no entry for a Hall Lane or Horsforth Hall Park car park, so check signs on arrival.

Pushchairs, babies and toilets

The council says the paths are suitable for wheelchair users, and all entrances are wheelchair accessible. It does not describe the paths for pushchairs separately.

Toilets are the main downside. Under accessible toilets, the council page says simply: no disabled toilets. It does not list any other public toilets in the park. The official pages do not mention baby changing or a feeding room at Horsforth Hall Park.

The council’s general parks page says its playgrounds are inspected weekly to make sure they are safe to use.

Food and drink

The council page does not mention a café, kiosk or picnic area in the park. Bring your own food and drink to be safe.

Visit Leeds says Horsforth Town Street has a wealth of bars and restaurants. It does not say how far they are from the park.

Getting there and parking

The council gives the park’s location as Hall Lane, Horsforth, LS18 5JE, about six miles north-west of Leeds city centre.

• Car: the council mentions a main car park off Hall Lane. It has two disabled parking bays.
• Overnight: the council’s parks byelaws list Horsforth Hall Park as a ground with parking. They bar leaving a motor vehicle there between 10pm and 6am without the council’s consent.
• Train: Visit Leeds says Horsforth has its own train station, a short train ride from Leeds. It does not give the walk from the station to the park.
• Bus: Visit Leeds names the 50, 30 and 33a buses from Leeds city centre to Horsforth. It points to wymetro.com to plan your journey.

When to visit

The council page gives no opening hours for the park. The park is not on the byelaws’ list of secure grounds with opening and closing times. The council page does not mention Christmas or New Year arrangements.

The council lists summer entertainment events at the park. It gives no dates, and none are listed for winter.

The council page lists no indoor space for visitors, so dress for the weather. The park does not suggest a visit length. Our own unverified estimate is 1 to 2 hours.

Additional needs and disability support

The council lists several features at Horsforth Hall Park for disabled children and their families.

Frequently asked questions

Is Horsforth Hall Park free?

The council page lists no admission charge for the park or its playgrounds. It does not say whether the main car park off Hall Lane charges.

Is Horsforth Hall Park good for disabled children?

It has an integrated play area where disabled and able bodied children under eight can play together. Paths suit wheelchair users and all entrances are wheelchair accessible. However, the council says there are no disabled toilets.

Are there toilets at Horsforth Hall Park?

The council page says there are no disabled toilets, and it does not list any other toilets. Plan a toilet stop before you arrive.

What age is the Horsforth Hall Park playground for?

The integrated play area is for children under eight. The council lists a separate playground for older children, with the Spider’s web climbing feature.

Can adults go into the playgrounds on their own?

No. The byelaws list two play areas here, HIPPO Horsforth Playground and Horsforth Hall Playground. No one aged 14 or over may enter them unless in charge of a child under 14.

Can I bring my dog to Horsforth Hall Park?

The council says its community parks are dog friendly, with dog bins in several areas. Its Horsforth Hall Park page does not give any dog rules for this park.

Checked on 12 November 2026 against the official Leeds City Council pages for Horsforth Hall Park, community parks, parking prices and the parks byelaws, plus the Visit Leeds Horsforth page. Prices and times can change, so check before you travel.

Main photo: bare winter trees at sunset in Horsforth Hall Park. Photo: rubber bullets, CC BY 2.0, via Flickr (cropped).