List of parks and open spaces in Cheshire

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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

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Astbury Mere Country Park125pxWest Heath, CongletonCountry park, lakeCountry park surrounding a fishing and boating lake, with grassland and woodland, on the site of a former sand quarry{{citation |url=https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/leisure,_culture_and_tourism/ranger_service/countryside_sites/astbury_mere_country_park/activities_and_information.aspx |title=Activities and information About Astbury Mere Country Park |publisher=Cheshire East |access-date=13 May 2019 }}
Bickerton Hill125pxBickertonHillsTwo 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{{cite web |url=https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/alderley-edge-and-cheshire-countryside/features/explore-the-diverse-landscape-of-bickerton-hill |title=Explore the diverse landscape of Bickerton Hill |publisher=National Trust |access-date=13 May 2019}}
Birchwood Forest Park125pxBirchwoodUrban parkGrassland, woodland, sports pitches{{cite web |url=https://www.warrington.gov.uk/homepage/568/birchwood_forest_park |title=Birchwood Forest Park |publisher=Warrington Borough Council |date=2019 |access-date=14 May 2019 }}
Burton Mere Wetlands125pxDee EstuaryRSPB reserveManaged by the RSPB as a reserve for birdlife|
The Carrs Park125pxWilmslowUrban parkAlong the banks of the River Bollin|
Castle Park125pxFrodshamUrban parkIn the grounds of Castle Park House
Countess of Chester Country Park125pxChesterCountry parkAdjacent to the Countess of Chester Hospital{{cite web|url=https://thelandtrust.org.uk/space/countess-of-chester-country-park/|title=Countess of Chester Country Park|publisher=}}
Delamere Forest125pxDelamereWoodlands and lakesOpen forest around Blakemere Moss (lake){{Cite web|url=https://www.forestryengland.uk/delamere-forest|title = Delamere Forest}}
Dutton Locks125pxDuttonHistoric canal locksGreen spaces along the towpath of the River Weaver and at the canal locks
Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden125pxWarringtonWalled gardenPonds, garden and glasshouses
Grosvenor Park125pxChesterUrban parkVictorian park including Billy Hobby's Well, three medieval arches, a café, miniature railway and a rockery{{NHLE |num= 1001577|desc= Grosvenor Park, Chester|access-date= 2 September 2013|mode=cs2}}
Helsby Hill125pxHelsbyHillManaged by the National Trust, overlooking the town
Lindow Common125pxWilmslowHeathlandLocal nature reserve and SSSI, managed by Cheshire East Council
Lindow Moss125pxWilmslowPeat bogPartly owned by Cheshire Wildlife Trust
Lymm Dam125pxLymmLakeLake, woodland and open spaces
Macclesfield Forest125pxMacclesfield Forest and WildboarcloughWoodlandWoodland, plantation and two reservoirs. Parts are a nature reserve and a Site of Biological Importance, and two-thirds falls within the Peak District{{cite web|url=http://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/maccforestwelcome.pdf |title= Welcome to Macclesfield Forest |publisher=Peak District National Park |date=2007 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070817005202/http://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/maccforestwelcome.pdf |access-date=13 May 2019 |archive-date= 2007-08-17 }}
Marbury Country Park125pxNorthwichCountry parkWoodland and open spaces|
Moore Nature Reserve125pxMooreLocal nature reserveLakes for birdwatching and walking routes|{{Cite web|url=https://www.fccenvironment.co.uk/waste-processing/landfill/arpley-landfill/moore-nature-reserve/|title=Moore Nature Reserve}}
Mount Manisty125pxEllesmere PortMoundUninhabited area|
Ness Botanic Gardens125pxNessBotanic gardensSpecimen trees and flowers{{cite web |url=https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/ness-gardens/ |title=Ness Botanic Gardens |publisher=University of Liverpool |access-date=12 May 2019}}
Northwich Woodlands125pxNorthwichVariousA number of different open spaces
Orford ParkWarringtonUrban parkFormer grounds of Orford Hall, with pond and sports pitches{{cite web |url=https://www.warrington.gov.uk/directory-record/4900/orford-park/category/54/parks-and-gardens |title=Local amenities - Orford Park |publisher=Warrington Borough Council |access-date=14 May 2019}}
Paddington Meadows125pxWarringtonLocal nature reserveAlong the banks of the River Mersey{{cite web |url=https://www.warrington.gov.uk/directory-record/3912/paddington_meadows |title=Parks and recreation grounds - Paddington Meadows |publisher=Warrington Borough Council |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514172422/https://www.warrington.gov.uk/directory-record/3912/paddington_meadows |archive-date=14 May 2019 |access-date=21 February 2022}}
Phoenix Park125pxRuncornUrban parkWoodland, canal and open spaces{{cite web|url=https://www3.halton.gov.uk/Pages/libraries/parks.aspx|title=Parks & Allotments|website=www3.halton.gov.uk}}
Queens Park125pxCreweUrban parkGrade II* listed
Risley Moss125pxWarringtonPeat bogNature reserve and bird watching
Rivacre Valley125pxEllesmere PortLocal nature reserveWoodland and meadow{{cite web|url=http://ellesmereport.yourwestcheshire.co.uk/pages/2498/1/Rivacre_Valley_Local_Nature_Reserve.html|title=Rivacre Valley - Your Ellesmere Port|publisher=Cheshire West and Cheshire Council|access-date=21 April 2021}}
Rixton Clay Pits125pxHollins GreenPoolsFormer clay pits, with ponds, grassland, scrub, woodland; part is an SSSI and local nature reserve{{cite web|title=Rixton Claypits Local Nature Reserve|url=http://www.warrington.gov.uk/info/200860/parks/950/rixton_claypits_local_nature_reserve|publisher=Warrington Borough Council|access-date=7 October 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130605013154/http://www.warrington.gov.uk/info/200860/parks/950/rixton_claypits_local_nature_reserve|archive-date=5 June 2013}}
Sankey Valley Park125pxWarringtonCanalLinear park, following Sankey Brook and Sankey Canal{{cite web|title=Sankey Valley Park|publisher=Warrington Borough Council|url=http://www.warrington.gov.uk/Leisureandculture/Parksandopenspaces/parks/Sankey_Valley_Park.aspx|access-date=13 January 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071213195411/http://www.warrington.gov.uk/Leisureandculture/Parksandopenspaces/parks/Sankey_Valley_Park.aspx|archive-date=13 December 2007|df=dmy-all}}
Shakerley Mere125pxAllostockLakeFormer gravel pit with circular walk
Sound Heath125pxSoundHeathland, pondsCommon with heathland, woodland and ponds; SSSI and local nature reserve{{cite web |url=https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/SiteDetail.aspx?SiteCode=S1007131&SiteName=Sound+Heath |title=Sound Heath SSSI |publisher=Natural England |access-date=14 May 2019 }}
Spike Island125pxWidnesParkOpen parkland with industrial archaeological history and a canal{{Cite web|url=http://visit.halton.me/project/spike-island/|title = Spike Island | Visit Halton}}
Stanlow Island125pxEllesmere PortIslandBecame 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 Park125pxKnutsfordParklandThe parkland associated with Tatton Hall, freely accessible, entry to the house, gardens or car park requires a fee
Tegg's Nose Country Park125pxnear MacclesfieldCountry parkHill, meadow, moorland, woodland, reservoirs; display of historical quarrying equipment{{cite web |url=http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside/teggs_nose_multimedia/teggs_nose_multimedia_home.htm |title=Country Parks: Tegg's Nose Walks |publisher=Cheshire County Council |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071127014616/http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside/teggs_nose_multimedia/teggs_nose_multimedia_home.htm |access-date=13 May 2019|archive-date=2007-11-27 }}
Town Park125pxRuncornUrban parkGreen space with dry ski slope|
Victoria Park125pxWidnesUrban parkMain urban park with listed war memorial pillar{{Cite web|url=https://www3.halton.gov.uk/Pages/libraries/parks.aspx|title = Parks, Allotments and Bowling Greens: Find Out More}}
Victoria Park125pxWarringtonUrban parkOn the banks of the River Mersey with athletics stadium
Walton Hall125pxWarringtonPark and formal gardensWith zoo, events and leisure activities
Walton Lea Walled Garden125pxWarringtonWalled gardenManaged by a charity
Whitby Park125pxEllesmere PortUrban parkPremier park in the town{{cite web|url=http://ellesmereport.yourwestcheshire.co.uk/pages/2500/1/Whitby_Park.html|title=Whitby Park - Your Ellesmere Port|website=ellesmereport.yourwestcheshire.co.uk}}
Wigg Island125pxRuncornPark and nature reserveWalking, nature and bird hides
Whitegate Way125pxWhitegateFootpathWalking and cycling path on disused railway line
Woolston ParkWarringtonParkGrassland, playing fields, brook
Wybunbury Moss125pxWybunburyPeat bogNational Nature Reserve with permitted path access; owned and managed by Natural England

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