Managed by City of York Council. Bowling Greens managed by West Bank Park Bowling Association.

West Bank Park has been awarded a Green Flag Award each year since 2006. Green Flag Award sites are considered to be the best in the country.

Please note that the toilets in West Bank Park will be closed for up to 4 weeks from 22 February whilst they are being refurbished.  A temporary toilet will be provided during this period.

Access

Open from 8.00am to dusk. There is easy access except stepped rose garden and woodland path.

Description

This beautiful urban 20-acre park is an unexpected find in the middle of Holgate, occupying the former site of the 19th century Backhouse Nurseries. It boasts a mature woodland and former arboretum at the top end of the park (off Acomb Road) with many specimen trees including dawn redwoods and a giant redwood. The woodland attracts many bird species, including the long tailed tit, goldcrest and greater spotted woodpecker.

Facilities

• woodland walk
• meadow picnic area
• rose terraces and pergola walk
• 2 bowling greens
• basketball court
• refreshments
• toilets
• 2 play areas - for under 11 years and over 11 years old.
  

Buses

Buses run frequently from the city centre to Acomb Road and stops are by the park gates.

Parking

There is a car park for West Bank Park users off James Backhouse Place.  On-street parking is available on New Lane or Hamilton Road.