And, with several parks which have earned the Green Flag Award, which recognises and rewards well managed parks and green spaces, on our doorstep, take a look at where you can spend some quality time out.
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1. Bentley Park
Bentley Park and its Pavilion has a children’s play area, formal and informal gardens with a water fountain.
Mayor of Doncaster Ros Jones said: "People are very fond of their park and the new look pavilion and park will build on this enthusiasm and become a wonderful asset for Bentley and other neighbourhoods across Doncaster. The local community has really got behind this project and it has made a real difference in their area.” Photo: Marie Caley
2. Campsall Country Park
Campsall Country Park is set in the former pleasure grounds of Campsall Hall set out in Brownian style. Covering 41 hectares the park has an abundance of habitats to explore, numerous plantations, naturalised wildflower areas, open grassland and lakes. Photo: Chris Etchells
3. Cusworth Park
Cusworth Hall and Park is a 62-acre historic landscape, situated three miles to the north west of Doncaster. Cusworth Hall is an eighteenth century, grade I listed building and museum of local and social history. Photo: Marie Caley
4. Sandall Park
The site was officially opened as a park in 1940 on the site of a former brickyard. The park was known locally as the 'Boating Lake' as there used to be small boats available for visitors, before it changed its use to angling. Sandall Park offers public toilets, a range of play facilities, free car parking, a cafe and plenty of open recreational space to enjoy the open air. Photo: JPIMedia