When it comes to green spaces, there are few places in the country that can compete with Sheffield.
In fact, statistically speaking, it’s the UK’s greenest city with 61 per cent of its area made up of green space, while with 4.5 million trees it also happens to boast the highest ratio of trees-per-person in Europe.
Overall, Sheffield has more than 800 managed green spaces, and within those there’s also a whole host of stunning parks, making it an excellent place to go for a walk with family, friends, loved ones and pets.
But which park is the best in Sheffield and why?
We asked our readers and this is how they responded.
1. Graves Park
Graves Park has been described as one of the best in the Steel City. James Robert Brown commented: "Graves Park, the biggest in Sheffield, and with a wonderful cafe and animal park." | Local Library
2. Hillsborough Park
Located right next to Sheffield Wednesday's stadium, Hillsborough Park has a walked garden, pond, library and even has padel courts. Over the summer each year it also plays host to the Tramlines Festival. | Local Library
3. Endcliffe Park
Endcliffe Park, which is hugely popular with students in particular, has earned rave reviews. Kim Gibson said: "Endcliffe Park as you can walk through it all the way to Fox House." | Local Library
4. Crookes Valley Park
Crookes Valley Park is a popular green space which offers a refreshing escape close to the city centre. It's particularly popular due to it's picturesque lake. | Wikimedia Commons