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.
13. Cannon Hall Park
Cannon Hall Park has beautiful grounds, and a walled garden, It is also home to Cannon Hall Museum. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe, National World Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
14. Locke Park
Locke Park, in Park Road, Barnsley, has facilities including a children's play area for children up to 14, cafe, public toilets, and an events area, as well as a tower which is a listed building. Photo: Submitted
15. Elsecar Park
Elsecar Park is a Green Flag Award winning park with facilities including a children's play area, multi use games area, cafe toilets with baby changing area and disabled facilities nine hole pitch and putt course (pay in the cafe) crazy golf area (pay in the cafe), sand pit, picnic area and story-telling circle. The Trans Pennine Trail (multi-user path) runs through the reserve. Photo: Simon Hulme
16. High Hazels Park
High Hazels Park, Darnall, spans over 20 hectares and is good for walks and sports. It also has a playground, and picnic areas, and a sensory garden. There is a cafe in the nearby golf club pavilion. Picture Scott Merrylees Photo: Scott Merrylees