Ilkley Park/Riverside Gardens
📍 33 Bridge Ln, Ilkley LS29 9EU, UK
About Ilkley Park/Riverside Gardens
Ilkley Park and Riverside Gardens, nestled by the picturesque River Wharfe in Ilkley, offers a stunning natural retreat for visitors of all ages. This highly-rated destination, boasting an impressive 4.6/5 stars from over 1900 reviews, is celebrated for its beautiful, clean, and well-maintained environment. It serves as a perfect blend of lively activity and peaceful relaxation, drawing both local residents and tourists.
Families particularly enjoy the large, popular playground, providing endless entertainment for children, while expansive green spaces are ideal for games and leisurely strolls along the river. Visitors consistently praise the picturesque walks and the harmonious atmosphere, where busy areas for play seamlessly transition into tranquil spots for quiet contemplation. The gardens are also a popular spot for dog walkers, though visitors with nervous pets should be mindful of off-leash dogs.
Visiting Information
Ilkley Park and Riverside Gardens welcomes visitors 24 hours a day, every day of the week, making it accessible at any time. The site features wheelchair accessible parking and entrances, ensuring ease of access for all. While there is no entry fee for the park itself, any on-site amenities or vendors typically accept credit cards and debit cards for convenience.
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📍 33 Bridge Ln, Ilkley LS29 9EU, UK
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Showing 5 of 1,915 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.
Spent a great afternoon at Ilkley River Gardens & Playground with two 10-year-old boys and a 5-year-old girl — perfect spot for a mix of outdoor energy and relaxed fun. The large playground kept the younger one busy, while the older two enjoyed a game of football in the open green spaces. There’s a great mix of play equipment including zip wires, assault courses, climbing frames and more — plenty to keep kids entertained for hours. The park sits in a beautiful riverside setting with loads of space to roam, explore, or simply enjoy the scenery. Ideal for families looking to burn off some energy or enjoy a slower pace in nature. Refreshments: The nearest food option is Riverside Fish & Chips, which also serves pizza — quick, tasty and really convenient. Toilets: Clean and well-maintained. Just a heads-up — they’re 40p and card/contactless only, so have your phone or card ready. Top tip: There's a public table tennis table tucked away behind the hotel. Bring your own bats and ball, or ask at the hotel reception — they sometimes lend them out for a small deposit. All in all, a brilliant, easy-going day out. Plenty to do, gorgeous surroundings, and everything you need nearby. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.
really beautiful, clean and tidy. amazing for walks ith family, however there are dogs off leash everywhere! good and bad, my dog is terrified of other dogs so wasint great had to go out our way to make sure he is not stressed nor us, but it's good if you're dog is very social and loves other dogs!
We thoroughly enjoyed our day there. We had a nice walk along the river. We sat and had ice-cream. There was busy places for kids and tranquil places if you wanted peace and quiet. We will definitely be visiting again.
Nice walk around the river. Good play area for kids and a lot of picnic space
I lovely area on the edge of the town centre. Wheelchair accessible and child/dog friendly. I was surprised that it hadn't been gritted though as it was very icy and some areas of the pathway were covered in frozen water.