Pontefract Park

Pontefract Park has a large and enclosed playground full of exciting activities for the children, a lake for boating and fishing, tennis courts and wide open spaces to relax in.

Pontefract Park also provides sports pitches and a golf course.

The north section of the park called "Pontefract Park North" was designated a Local Nature Reserve, offering a range of habitats and often forming complex mosaics of vegetation; with grassland, a lake, as well as woodland, wetland and small areas of open water.

The more energetic can take advantage of the 2 mile/125yds track on the inside of the race course for running or
walking pets.

Home to the around 20 events each year, some of these include:
•Extreme Stunt Show
•Circuses and Fun Fairs
•Various cross country races
•Family Fun Days