# List of parks and open spaces in Cheshire

This is a list of parks and open spaces in the ceremonial county of Cheshire. It includes urban parks, country parks, islands, woodlands, commons, lakes, walking trails, local nature reserves and other green spaces that are open to the public. Small neighbourhood parks and pocket parks are not included.

## Parks and open spaces in Cheshire

| Name | Location | Type | Notes |
| Astbury Mere Country Park | West Heath, Congleton | Country park, lake | Country park surrounding a fishing and boating lake, with grassland and woodland, on the site of a former sand quarry |
| Bickerton Hill | Bickerton | Hills | Two hills, lowland heath and woodland; includes an Iron Age hill fort, Maiden Castle. Falls within an Area of Special County Value and parts are Sites of Special Scientific Interest; much of the southern hill is managed by the National Trust |
| Birchwood Forest Park | Birchwood | Urban park | Grassland, woodland, sports pitches |
| Burton Mere Wetlands | Dee Estuary | RSPB reserve | Managed by the RSPB as a reserve for birdlife |
| The Carrs Park | Wilmslow | Urban park | Along the banks of the River Bollin |
| Castle Park | Frodsham | Urban park | In the grounds of Castle Park House |
| Countess of Chester Country Park | Chester | Country park | Adjacent to the Countess of Chester Hospital |
| Delamere Forest | Delamere | Woodlands and lakes | Open forest around Blakemere Moss (lake) |
| Dutton Locks | Dutton | Historic canal locks | Green spaces along the towpath of the River Weaver and at the canal locks |
| Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden | Warrington | Walled garden | Ponds, garden and glasshouses |
| Grosvenor Park | Chester | Urban park | Victorian park including Billy Hobby's Well, three medieval arches, a café, miniature railway and a rockery |
| Helsby Hill | Helsby | Hill | Managed by the National Trust, overlooking the town |
| Lindow Common | Wilmslow | Heathland | Local nature reserve and SSSI, managed by Cheshire East Council |
| Lindow Moss | Wilmslow | Peat bog | Partly owned by Cheshire Wildlife Trust |
| Lymm Dam | Lymm | Lake | Lake, woodland and open spaces |
| Macclesfield Forest | Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough | Woodland | Woodland, plantation and two reservoirs. Parts are a nature reserve and a Site of Biological Importance, and two-thirds falls within the Peak District |
| Marbury Country Park | Northwich | Country park | Woodland and open spaces |
| Moore Nature Reserve | Moore | Local nature reserve | Lakes for birdwatching and walking routes |
| Mount Manisty | Ellesmere Port | Mound | Uninhabited area |
| Ness Botanic Gardens | Ness | Botanic gardens | Specimen trees and flowers |
| Northwich Woodlands | Northwich | Various | A number of different open spaces |
| Orford Park | Warrington | Urban park | Former grounds of Orford Hall, with pond and sports pitches |
| Paddington Meadows | Warrington | Local nature reserve | Along the banks of the River Mersey |
| Phoenix Park | Runcorn | Urban park | Woodland, canal and open spaces |
| Queens Park | Crewe | Urban park | Grade II* listed |
| Risley Moss | Warrington | Peat bog | Nature reserve and bird watching |
| Rivacre Valley | Ellesmere Port | Local nature reserve | Woodland and meadow |
| Rixton Clay Pits | Hollins Green | Pools | Former clay pits, with ponds, grassland, scrub, woodland; part is an SSSI and local nature reserve |
| Sankey Valley Park | Warrington | Canal | Linear park, following Sankey Brook and Sankey Canal |
| Shakerley Mere | Allostock | Lake | Former gravel pit with circular walk |
| Sound Heath | Sound | Heathland, ponds | Common with heathland, woodland and ponds; SSSI and local nature reserve |
| Spike Island | Widnes | Park | Open parkland with industrial archaeological history and a canal |
| Stanlow Island | Ellesmere Port | Island | Became an island during construction of the Manchester Ship Canal. Occupied until the 1990s when the locals left due to isolation and the hazards of living near the refinery. Remains of Stanlow Abbey on site. |
| Tatton Park | Knutsford | Parkland | The parkland associated with Tatton Hall, freely accessible, entry to the house, gardens or car park requires a fee |
| Tegg's Nose Country Park | near Macclesfield | Country park | Hill, meadow, moorland, woodland, reservoirs; display of historical quarrying equipment |
| Town Park | Runcorn | Urban park | Green space with dry ski slope |
| Victoria Park | Widnes | Urban park | Main urban park with listed war memorial pillar |
| Victoria Park | Warrington | Urban park | On the banks of the River Mersey with athletics stadium |
| Walton Hall | Warrington | Park and formal gardens | With zoo, events and leisure activities |
| Walton Lea Walled Garden | Warrington | Walled garden | Managed by a charity |
| Whitby Park | Ellesmere Port | Urban park | Premier park in the town |
| Wigg Island | Runcorn | Park and nature reserve | Walking, nature and bird hides |
| Whitegate Way | Whitegate | Footpath | Walking and cycling path on disused railway line |
| Woolston Park | Warrington | Park | Grassland, playing fields, brook |
| Wybunbury Moss | Wybunbury | Peat bog | National Nature Reserve with permitted path access; owned and managed by Natural England |