Bowling Park — Attraction in Bradford

We're local so it's nice and easy to get to. The paths are wide with good visibility for cyclists, and there are very few potholes in them. The children's play park has had an update since we've used it but I am delighted to say the zip line has been kept, and keeps being repaired! The pitches are kept mowed and looked after and the wooded area walkway has always been clear of debris (human and natural) whenever we've been. The path isn't great so not advised for those very unsteady on their feet, but it's a path in a small woods so can't be expected to be changed as it will ruin the area.

Bowling Park can be filled with truants from Bradford Academy oftentimes, however, which does somewhat ruin a nice walk with the dog, or cycle with the kids, as you can feel unsafe as they're foul-mouthed and bolshy. Most if not all dog walkers clean up, which is great, but there is an area of trees downhill from the children's play park which is constantly littered with drug paraphernalia, cigarette papers and used condoms. It's foul for children and awful if your dog is the type to pick up everything. The bins are merely liners tied to the backs of benches. Possibly a reason for this other than simply not wanting to put bins in and blaming funding (or lack thereof) but they're nasty to use as you can't just pop something in without touching them, when they're burst they go all over, and they're very unsightly, not fitting in with the aesthetic of the park at all. Is easy to see why Lister Park wins awards...

Bowling Park is attractive and well served by smooth paths. It's popular with Mum's with pushchairs and dog owners and there are various pieces of exercise equipment dotted about for use by kids and more serious keep fit enthusiasts. Local wildlife I've spotted there are rabbits, squirrels, song birds (including thrushes and wrens) robins, magpies and I thought I spotted a couple of hares and a fox on other occasions. Bolling Hall Museum is just across the road. There were previously no cafe facilities at the park but now, at least for part of the year, there is an attractive cafe with outdoor seating and it is situated close to the largest entrance facing Bolling Hall, across the road. The hall is the nearest public place to find shelter from the weather, or...

Really lovely! The victorians knew how to design a park!!

Well maintained, nice playground and bike track. There are tennis courts and a bowling green too. Walking trails are laid out for you such as the daily mile or the scenic route. The cafe is amazing!! Would be fabulous if there was a lido, with the rise of outdoor swimming and the known benefits it would be great to see the council provide some outdoor swimming facilities! I believe they do park runs on a Saturday. Lots of potential for the council to run other events here, great for a little forest school or kids club. Could run a netball club or a tennis club for example. Would be nice to see all the great facilities get used.

An oasis in the city. Really glad to have this as...