Central Park

Central Park slopes down from the bottom of Main Street almost to the railway line and river at the valley floor. The land was sold to the Haworth district council from the Emmott Rawdon estate in the 1920’s. When it was originally laid out its steep slope created a problem for landscapers and inclusion of a bowling green was deferred until further money could be found.

The park today boasts a bowling green and pavilion, a children’s playground, small basketball court, two tennis courts and a new toilet block. Bradford Council maintains the grass lawns and some attractive flowerbeds laid out in a formal style. A border of mixed shrubs and diverse mature trees acts as a screen to surrounding noise, pollution and winds, ensuring a stroll through Central Park is a pleasant, relaxing experience at any time of year. In 2006 the Park received the prestigious Green Flag, a national award recognising high quality green spaces. The Friends of Central Park are a dedicated group of local residents committed to maintaining and improving the park. They are currently actively fundraising to reinstate a bandstand in the park to benefit locals and tourists alike.