Parks and green spaces

Albert Park is a beautiful green oasis covering almost 30 hectares, including children's play areas.

Ayresome Gardens is a small urban park and playground just outside the town centre.

Berwick Hills nature reserve is a place for relaxation, with woodlands and ponds.

Centre Square plays host to some of the town's most popular events.

Fairy Dell is a haven for wildlife with its becks, lakes, woodland, and grassy glades.

Hemlington Lake and Recreation Centre is set in 39 acres of open parkland.

A peaceful oasis, Linthorpe Cemetery is also steeped in local history.

Pallister Park is the 'leisure centre without a roof', with lots of outdoor activities.

Stainton Quarry provides three hectares of community-run green space for local people.

Stewart Park is 120 acres of open parkland and mature woodland, with play areas and pets corner.

Thorntree Park contains two children's play areas and two floodlit kick-about areas.