Armley Park

Background info

Armley Park is two miles west of Leeds city centre and is approximately 14 hectares of grass and woodland.  Armley park has a mix of green trees, open space and historical architecture.  The park stretches from Armley down the hill to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, near the canal the park turns to dense woodland.  On its north-west side Armley Park borders Gotts Park, which is designated as a Grade II Park and Garden.

Scheme proposals

The proposals for Armley Park consist of activity focussed transformation including court sports, play, youth facilities with broader landscape and infrastructure improvements. 

The following are initial proposals which we would like to hear your feedback on.

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• Installation of trim trail equipment around the park.
• All steps within the north of the park to be repaired or replaced as necessary.  The area around the ‘Killer Steps’ to be tidied and new seating added in each level where possible. 

• A new pavilion could be installed in place of the existing skate park to encourage live performance to take place in a formal setting within the park.

• Existing Tennis Courts to be repainted with new nets and fencing.
• The old tennis court to the south will be given a new lease of life as a multi-use area containing a concrete skate park, multi-use goal ends and the whole space could be a place for visitors to roller-skate.

• Replacement of end of life trees and the planting of new cherry trees creating avenues throughout the park.
• Both park entrances to be enhanced to make it feel more welcoming. 
• Parterre style planting in the memorial garden will provide year round colour and structure to the garden.
• New artwork will give a focal point in the garden area as well as core evergreen species and a mixture of planting will give all year round colour. 

Have your say

We would like your feedback on the proposals by responding to the questions below.