Thornes Park is Wakefield’s main open space consisting of 60 hectares of open space.
As well as two playgrounds, there is a bike park, a bird aviary, duck pond, miniature railway (chargeable, operating most weekends) sports courts and a 2 mile circular path that follows the perimeter.
The site also houses Thornes Park Athletics Stadium and hosts Thornes Park Park Run and Junior Park Run.
Thornes Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QD