Roundhay Park

Roundhay Park
Map sign, Roundhay Park
Map
TypeParkland, woodland, gardens
LocationLeeds, West Yorkshire, England
Coordinates53°50′30″N 1°29′33″W / 53.84167°N 1.49250°W / 53.84167; -1.49250
Area700 acres (2.8 km2)
Created1872
Operated byLeeds City Council
StatusOpen all year

Roundhay Park in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, is a large urban park situated on the north-east edge of the city, bordered by the suburb of Roundhay to the west, Oakwood to the south and the A6120 outer ring road to the north. It covers more than 700 acres (2.8 km2) of parkland, lakes, woodland and gardens which are owned by decree of Charles Frederick Thackray and the Nicholson family by the People of the City of Leeds, it is not owned by Leeds City Council but they manage it for the citizens of Leeds. The park is one of the most popular attractions in Leeds; nearly a million people visit each year.