Managed by City of York Council.

Glen Gardens has been awarded a Green Flag Award every year since 2005. Sites that carry Green Flag status are considered to be the best in the country.

Glen Gardens is situated in Heworth and the post code is YO31 0XH.

Access

Glen Gardens is open daily every day of the year apart from Christmas Day.  Opening times are from 8am Monday to Friday and 9am Saturdays and Sundays, closing at dusk.  Cycling is not allowed in the gardens.

Description

A traditional neighbourhood park on Heworth's main street, one mile east of York city centre.

Facilities

• rose gardens
• two bowling greens
• two tennis courts - county standard
• basketball court
• well equipped children's play area
• toilet

Buses

Buses run frequently from the city centre to Glen Road. See our webpage for bus services in York.

By bike

The Foss Islands cycle route crosses Hawthorn Grove just west of the park.

Parking

There is a small pay and display car park off East Parade.