Ponderosa (Sheffield)

The lower part of the Ponderosa and the Martin St tower blocks.
The upper area is heavily wooded and has an adventure playground.
The entrance on Crookes Valley Road has pillars made from carved telegraph poles.

The Ponderosa is a recreation area within the City of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. Although not a public park it was designated as Open Space by Sheffield City Council in the 1993 Unitary Development Plan. It covers an area of over 25 acres (10 ha) and is located at 53°23′12″N 1°29′11″W / 53.3868°N 1.4865°W / 53.3868; -1.4865, 0.9 miles (1.5 km) west of the city centre between the districts of Upperthorpe and Netherthorpe. Although the name “Ponderosa” was originally an informal name given by local children, it is now the accepted title and is recognised by the local council. Along with Weston Park and Crookes Valley Park it is one of the three “Crookesmoor Parks”.