This is a lovely, large park with several sides to it used by all the community. Also lots of wildlife, foxes, deer, parakeets. Two main carparks/entrances off Bradford Road, some parking near Northcliffe Golf Club clubhouse in laybys on High Bank Lane, there is also parking by NEET & the allotments for the initiated (haha - don't know exactly what the criteria & means for using it is) multiple other entrance points footpaths through woods, including the adjacent Heaton woods, paths through golf courses (don't deviate), from sidestreets, some personal entrances from private gardens on both sides of the park (mutual respect required). The model railway has reduced the number of weekend openings though is available to hire for birthdays (see posters in the park or look for their website for details). But it was sad to turn up and be disappointed recently. COVID kills all sorts of magic. Management of the park (Council parks and recreation in partnership with Friends of Northcliffe)increasingly emphasizes wildlife to create meadows, habitat piles and expand the woods, leave more dead wood for the wildlife but manage paths & amenity too. Benches are dotted around throughout, memorial benches too - notably for local nursery school teacher Tony Woods. Tennis courts have recently been renewed, and volunteer run activities have steadily stepped up, multiple sports activities and teams use the park, but there was historical underinvestment in the park. In a way that's good because apart from the state of the changing rooms, and staring at the golf course's bridge it feels very natural & unspoilt. Formal & informal arts, sports & community events happen regularly, for example recently there was a popular kite display run by friends of Northcliffe & Northern Kite Association (or something like that) recently (props to Lydia), there was an orienteering event on the same day; the Rae gala day is coming up (named for Sir Norman Rae who donated the park, bit sycophantic taking vintage too far if you ask me but the day is not about that really - a small but good, busy traditional gala/fete including ferret racing, & mini train rides & cups of tea on a good day, kids & community organizations performing too. Stalls. Probably a raffle & tombola somewhere). There was some hanging artwork made at a solstice event. A few of us create ephemeral works of art with natural materials now & then. Kids build dens (caution/care required; sometimes unsound branches are placed up high, or too much disturbance is caused to the woods but I'm not against kids playing & sometimes join in: the dead wood in dens is also likely to grow jelly ear fungus for foragers). I most often arrive on foot through Springs Wood (one of two stretches of woodland inside the park) from Avondale Road where there are public footpaths signposted: up the long stretch of shallow wooden steps (both beloved & infamous) or climbing a path. This side of the park is really good for bluebells in spring, only isolated patches of garlic. The main entrance on the central Shipley side has ornate iron gates & a wide steep tarmac path through formal gardens towards tennis courts, bowling greens, play equipment, sports fields & changing rooms, fitness equipment and beyond carpark in grounds of now demolished toilets to the side of the gates (the other side's just for the houses & authorized access). The other main entrance from Bradford Road & carpark is on the Frizingall/Heaton/Bradford side with flat access along a good path to the model society building & train tracks. There's a wide flat lawn with a picnic table. The path continues through the wooded valley besides the beck towards the steps at the end besides the golf course. Access rd & steps thru small formal gdn from entrance lead to allotments, NEET, woodland walks, & rest of park.

It was a great place we went to see the small railway at the bottom .had 2 rides with the grandchildren. They loved it also had a nice walk

It's got a good play area for kids and it's a nice walk from Shipley to nabwood.

This is one of my very favourite places! It's a beautiful place to go for a walk, lots of open grassed space with firm paths stretching from the main gates on Bradford Road to an exit near the golf course at the top of Moorhead Lane. To the south it is bordered by woodland with a stream running through, there is another, smaller area of woodland to the north. There are some stunning views of the Aire valley. There are two children's play areas which seem very popular, as well as tennis courts, bowling greens, a putting green, football and cricket pitches. There are two large allotment sites, with the plots much in demand. Bradford model engineering society have a track in the woods and trains are run at the weekends, great fun especially if you have children. There is a parking area near the main gates and another at the entrance to the woods. Friends of Northcliffe have an interesting website with lots of information about the park and events they organise. A few more benches to sit and enjoy the wonderful views would be an improvement. Sadly, most of the seats are near the entrance, positioned on a steep slope, at an angle which makes relaxed sitting impossible. There are no public toilets here which might limit the length of your visit.

Very quite, tennis court is good, kids playing area is pretty alright.

Beautiful clean place to take the kids to the 2 play areas, have a picnic, play some games on the large field and have a nice walk through the woodland area and great views. It's a bit hilly at the main entrance but once you get to the top its all flat 😊

Small and hilly park (might be a struggle for those with mobility problems). Free car parking at the bottom gate entrance and in surrounding streets. Park has a woodland trail, open playing fields, tennis courts, children's activity playground and adult exercise machines. No toilets. Nice place for a short family outing or a picnic.

Great big Park between Bradford and Shipley, Sports pitches, tennis courts, outdoor gym and woodland walk with a Beck,

Lovely local park with woods, and stream.leads down to other woodland. Can be an easy or more strenuous walk. Peaceful. Close to Golf course is accessible or go down through path in between wall on Bingley Rd.

We love 💘 this place. Woods and fields for our dog , 🐕 she goes pointing in the woods and trails. Real exercise for you and your pet.

a council run park with diversity lots of open spaces for football bowls and tennis courts 2 large children play grounds woodland walks and areas left to nature

Beautiful place for walking with kids.

I love this place fresh weather

Very good walking place nature to be honest quite peaceful..there some swing slide bottom end and top end for children tennis court too can't say anything second time going

My favourite spot. Been going for years - since was a child. Mum and dad's ashes scattered over meadow towards golf house. They walked dogs and had allotment up there. Mum used to play up there when they first came to shipley in 1937. They lived on westciffe Rd near where asda is built. Playground for kids, bowling, tennis court, meadow and woodland walks. May different trails up there.

Nice stroll through the wooded area, then up the steps to a view over looking Shipley / surrounding area. Weekdays are less busy and slow paced strides are recommended to see & hear the Beauty of what is so near.

Some Dogs may be off lead lovely woods and field walks .Has a mini railway does kids parties

Nice Park. We always play tennis in this park. There are 8 tennis courts in it. Nice clean park. Walking track and also massive field to play. Also there is a play area for kids.

Lovely park, not much shade but great!

Nice combination of woods and open park great for dog walking. A couple of playgrounds for kids.