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Formal parks and gardens

York has a range of formal parks and gardens, each has its own individual character, features and facilities that make it important to the city as a whole.

In this section:

Clarence gardens
Situated adjacent to York District Hospital
Dean's Park
Dean's Park (managed by the Dean and Chapter of York Minster) is to the north side of York Minster
Glen Gardens
A traditional neighbourhood park on Heworth's main street
Homestead Park (managed by Joseph Rowntree Foundation)
This park was given to the people of York by Joseph Rowntree's son, Seebolm
Hull Road Park
Alongside Osbaldwick Beck in Tang Hall
Rowntree Park
A short walk from the city centre, this 30-acre park has recently been restored to its original splendour.
Treasurers House Garden (managed by the National Trust)
The Treasurer's House is a National Trust property in central York
West Bank Park
A beautiful urban 20-acre park situated in Holgate.
Yorkshire Museum Gardens
Ten-acre botanical gardens around the Yorkshire Museum

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Formal parks and gardens

Formal parks and gardens