List of parks and open spaces in Cheshire

This is a list of parks and open spaces in the ceremonial county of Cheshire. It includes urban parks, country parks, islands, woodlands, commons, lakes, walking trails, local nature reserves and other green spaces that are open to the public. Small neighbourhood parks and pocket parks are not included.

Parks and open spaces in Cheshire

Name	Image	Location	Type	Notes	Refs
Astbury Mere Country Park		West Heath, Congleton	Country park, lake	Country park surrounding a fishing and boating lake, with grassland and woodland, on the site of a former sand quarry	[1]
Bickerton Hill		Bickerton	Hills	Two hills, lowland heath and woodland; includes an Iron Age hill fort, Maiden Castle. Falls within an Area of Special County Value and parts are Sites of Special Scientific Interest; much of the southern hill is managed by the National Trust	[2]
Birchwood Forest Park		Birchwood	Urban park	Grassland, woodland, sports pitches	[3]
Burton Mere Wetlands		Dee Estuary	RSPB reserve	Managed by the RSPB as a reserve for birdlife
The Carrs Park		Wilmslow	Urban park	Along the banks of the River Bollin
Castle Park		Frodsham	Urban park	In the grounds of Castle Park House
Countess of Chester Country Park		Chester	Country park	Adjacent to the Countess of Chester Hospital	[4]
Delamere Forest		Delamere	Woodlands and lakes	Open forest around Blakemere Moss (lake)	[5]
Dutton Locks		Dutton	Historic canal locks	Green spaces along the towpath of the River Weaver and at the canal locks
Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden		Warrington	Walled garden	Ponds, garden and glasshouses
Grosvenor Park		Chester	Urban park	Victorian park including Billy Hobby's Well, three medieval arches, a café, miniature railway and a rockery	[6]
Helsby Hill		Helsby	Hill	Managed by the National Trust, overlooking the town
Lindow Common		Wilmslow	Heathland	Local nature reserve and SSSI, managed by Cheshire East Council
Lindow Moss		Wilmslow	Peat bog	Partly owned by Cheshire Wildlife Trust
Lymm Dam		Lymm	Lake	Lake, woodland and open spaces
Macclesfield Forest		Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough	Woodland	Woodland, plantation and two reservoirs. Parts are a nature reserve and a Site of Biological Importance, and two-thirds falls within the Peak District	[7]
Marbury Country Park		Northwich	Country park	Woodland and open spaces
Moore Nature Reserve		Moore	Local nature reserve	Lakes for birdwatching and walking routes	[8]
Mount Manisty		Ellesmere Port	Mound	Uninhabited area
Ness Botanic Gardens		Ness	Botanic gardens	Specimen trees and flowers	[9]
Northwich Woodlands		Northwich	Various	A number of different open spaces
Orford Park		Warrington	Urban park	Former grounds of Orford Hall, with pond and sports pitches	[10]
Paddington Meadows		Warrington	Local nature reserve	Along the banks of the River Mersey	[11]
Phoenix Park		Runcorn	Urban park	Woodland, canal and open spaces	[12]
Queens Park		Crewe	Urban park	Grade II* listed
Risley Moss		Warrington	Peat bog	Nature reserve and bird watching
Rivacre Valley		Ellesmere Port	Local nature reserve	Woodland and meadow	[13]
Rixton Clay Pits		Hollins Green	Pools	Former clay pits, with ponds, grassland, scrub, woodland; part is an SSSI and local nature reserve	[14]
Sankey Valley Park		Warrington	Canal	Linear park, following Sankey Brook and Sankey Canal	[15]
Shakerley Mere		Allostock	Lake	Former gravel pit with circular walk
Sound Heath		Sound	Heathland, ponds	Common with heathland, woodland and ponds; SSSI and local nature reserve	[16]
Spike Island		Widnes	Park	Open parkland with industrial archaeological history and a canal	[17]
Stanlow Island		Ellesmere Port	Island	Became an island during construction of the Manchester Ship Canal. Occupied until the 1990s when the locals left due to isolation and the hazards of living near the refinery. Remains of Stanlow Abbey on site.
Tatton Park		Knutsford	Parkland	The parkland associated with Tatton Hall, freely accessible, entry to the house, gardens or car park requires a fee
Tegg's Nose Country Park		near Macclesfield	Country park	Hill, meadow, moorland, woodland, reservoirs; display of historical quarrying equipment	[18]
Town Park		Runcorn	Urban park	Green space with dry ski slope
Victoria Park		Widnes	Urban park	Main urban park with listed war memorial pillar	[19]
Victoria Park		Warrington	Urban park	On the banks of the River Mersey with athletics stadium
Walton Hall		Warrington	Park and formal gardens	With zoo, events and leisure activities
Walton Lea Walled Garden		Warrington	Walled garden	Managed by a charity
Whitby Park		Ellesmere Port	Urban park	Premier park in the town	[20]
Wigg Island		Runcorn	Park and nature reserve	Walking, nature and bird hides
Whitegate Way		Whitegate	Footpath	Walking and cycling path on disused railway line
Woolston Park		Warrington	Park	Grassland, playing fields, brook
Wybunbury Moss		Wybunbury	Peat bog	National Nature Reserve with permitted path access; owned and managed by Natural England

See also

• List of Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Cheshire
• Recreational walks in Cheshire

References

1. Activities and information About Astbury Mere Country Park, Cheshire East, retrieved 13 May 2019
2. "Explore the diverse landscape of Bickerton Hill". National Trust. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
3. "Birchwood Forest Park". Warrington Borough Council. 2019. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
4. "Countess of Chester Country Park".
5. "Delamere Forest".
6. Historic England, "Grosvenor Park, Chester (1001577)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 2 September 2013
7. "Welcome to Macclesfield Forest" (PDF). Peak District National Park. 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 August 2007. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
8. "Moore Nature Reserve".
9. "Ness Botanic Gardens". University of Liverpool. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
10. "Local amenities - Orford Park". Warrington Borough Council. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
11. "Parks and recreation grounds - Paddington Meadows". Warrington Borough Council. Archived from the original on 14 May 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
12. "Parks & Allotments". www3.halton.gov.uk.
13. "Rivacre Valley - Your Ellesmere Port". Cheshire West and Cheshire Council. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
14. "Rixton Claypits Local Nature Reserve". Warrington Borough Council. Archived from the original on 5 June 2013. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
15. "Sankey Valley Park". Warrington Borough Council. Archived from the original on 13 December 2007. Retrieved 13 January 2008.
16. "Sound Heath SSSI". Natural England. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
17. "Spike Island | Visit Halton".
18. "Country Parks: Tegg's Nose Walks". Cheshire County Council. Archived from the original on 27 November 2007. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
19. "Parks, Allotments and Bowling Greens: Find Out More".
20. "Whitby Park - Your Ellesmere Port". ellesmereport.yourwestcheshire.co.uk.