You’re never more than 10 minutes from grren space in Sheffield - why not make the most of it this May bank holiday weekend.
Fancy a walk round a scenic park, with plenty to do while you’re there? have some of the best places for just that.
The May bank holiday weekend is here (May 1 - 4, 2026), and as of now, sunset it at 8.30pm in England - all the more reason to make the most of Sheffield’s green spaces until late.
Here are some great parks which you can find in Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster, many of them boasting not just beautiful scenery for a walk, but also other exciting activities while you’re there.
Playgrounds and parks are some of the best – and cheapest – ways to while away an hour or two.
We have included sites from all across South Yorkshire in the list.
Take a look at the gallery below and see how many you have been to.
1. Weston Park
Weston Park, on Western Bank, is home to Sheffield's main city museum, as well as sprawling gardens, tennis courts, and a duck pond. Photo: Tony Johnson, National World | National World Photo: Tony Johnson
2. Millhouses Park
Millhouses Park boast a boating lake as well as playgrounds, climbing Wall, water play area, and skate park. There is also a cafe and tennis courts at the facility near Abbeydale Road. | Scott Merrylees Photo: Scott Merrylees
3. Rivelin Valley Park
Rivelin Valley Park, next to Rivelin Valley Road, has a water play area, as well as a full playground and a cafe. It is next to a public footpath along the Rivelin Valley. Photo: Google | Google Photo: Google
4. Graves Park
One of Sheffield's biggest parks with sprawling land, Graves Park is also home to a city farm, as well as sports pitches, playgrounds and a lake. Its cafe recently reopened. | Google Photo: Google Maps