Armley Park facts for kids

Mansion at Armley Park

Armley park in autumn

Fountain in 1898.

Armley Park, also called Gott's Park, is a large public park. You can find it next to Stanningley Road in Armley. Armley is a town on the edge of Leeds, in West Yorkshire, Northern England.

The park stretches from Armley down a hill. It goes all the way to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Near the canal, the park becomes a thick woodland area. It's a great place to explore nature!

Fun Things to Do at Armley Park

Armley Park has many cool things for you to enjoy. It's a perfect spot for sports and playing.

• Football pitches for games with friends.
• Tennis courts to practice your serve.
• Basketball courts for shooting hoops.
• A children's playground for younger visitors.
• Beautiful municipal gardens to walk through.

History of Gott's Park

The park is sometimes called Gott's Park. This name comes from a famous businessman named Benjamin Gott. He was born, lived, and died in Armley. He was also buried there.

Benjamin Gott's Home

The park is home to Benjamin Gott's old house. It's called Gotts Park Mansion. Today, this mansion is the clubhouse for Gott's Park Golf Club. The golf course is on the side of the hill. This means some of its holes are quite tricky to play!

Special Features of the Park

Armley Park has several important historical features. These are called "Grade II listed" features. This means they are special buildings or structures. They are protected because of their history or design.

• The gate piers at the main entrance on Stanningley Road.
• The War Memorial, which remembers soldiers.
• The Fountain and its special plaques.

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  Armley Park war memorial

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  Armley Park fountain

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  Stanningley Road gate piers

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  Armley Park plaque (west of fountain)

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  Armley Park plaque (east of fountain)