# Locke Park, Barnsley — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info

> A welcoming green space on Park Road perfect for family picnics, featuring convenient parking, toilets, and an onsite restaurant where you can grab refreshments while the children explore and play.

Source: https://staycation.co.uk/barnsley/attractions/locke-park (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version.

Park 🐾 Dogs Welcome

# Locke Park

Park Road

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15007858676965361369&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [Isaac](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/113217707273281194403)

**In short:** Locke Park is a park in Barnsley, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 3,101 Google reviews, with dogs welcome.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About Locke Park

A welcoming green space on Park Road perfect for family picnics, featuring convenient parking, toilets, and an onsite restaurant where you can grab refreshments while the children explore and play.

## What's nearby

- Central Co-op Food - Kingstone 300m away
- Rob Royd 450m away
- The Grove Medical Practice 500m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

## Good to know

### Parking

- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street

### Accessibility

- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible seating

### Payment

- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

## Photos

Photos via Google

## Opening hours

**Monday** Open 24 hours

**Tuesday** Open 24 hours

**Wednesday** Open 24 hours

**Thursday** Open 24 hours

**Friday** Open 24 hours

**Saturday** Open 24 hours

**Sunday** Open 24 hours

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

## What visitors say

[Leanne Booker](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115665706515041046172/reviews) ★★★★★

Locke Park is beautifully maintained to a high standard which makes the park lovely to walk around. The playground is updated regularly and has multiple climbing options with different areas suitable for toddlers and older children. There is also a well equipped outdoor gym, tennis and football court. The cafe serves delicious food and drinks. There are also free to use toilet facilities to the side of the cafe. The bandstand and other buildings & statues within the grounds are stunning, I enjoy reading the information points dotted around the park. The car park is not large considering the size of the park however you can also park considerately in the surrounding area as there are multiple on foot entrance points. We love Locke Park

· via Google

[MT](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100266355138394526649/reviews) ★★★★★

Good park, well taken care of, clean and lovely. Walks around the park are relevantly short. There’s plenty to do in the park from exercise; to a playground and cafe. A really lovely place to come on a sunny weekend.

· via Google

[Emma Stock](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108453250410787223986/reviews) ★★★★★

A lovely park to walk around with fab wall art and we had fun on the gym equipment too. Didn't visit the cafe on this occasion but it looked nice!

· via Google

[Mr Croup's dad](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114982705655419533085/reviews) ★★★★★

No idea why google decided to delete my review but will try again. This is as good a park as there is, excellent play area for children and loads of space to dash round in. A really nice café with a good selection of foods etc that's worth a visit. I believe the toilet facilities should be larger but I doubt that happening so the existing ones are it. Lovely place to stroll around but I am definitely not happy with dog lovers who don't bother to clean their pet's offerings, truly ridiculous and dangerous to children, not to mention shoes. Well worth a visit.

· via Google

[See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x48797b26253d0d97:0xd0469ff39fc8c6d9!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

People say this park is beautiful and well-maintained, offering ample space for walking, exercise, and various activities. They also highlight the excellent children's play areas, suitable for different age groups, and the delicious food and drinks available at the cafe. Visitors appreciate the free parking and the clean, accessible toilet facilities.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Address** Keresforth Hall Road, Barnsley, S70 6NF [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.5428076%2C-1.4896838)

**Category** Parks & Play Areas

**Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (3,101 reviews)

**Suitable for** All Ages

**Setting** Outdoor

**Dogs allowed** Yes

**Good for children** Yes

**Destination** Barnsley

[More attractions in Barnsley](https://staycation.co.uk/barnsley/attractions)

★ 4.6 (3,101 reviews)

[Visit official website](https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/parks-and-open-spaces/find-a-park/locke-park/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction)

[01226 774353](tel:01226774353)

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### Quick Facts

**Destination** Barnsley

**Postcode** S70 6NF

**Payment** Cards, Contactless

**Plus Code** 9C5WGGV6+44

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of Locke Park?

Locke Park is open Mon–Sun 24 hours (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is Locke Park any good?

Locke Park is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 3,101 Google reviews.

### Is Locke Park dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Locke Park.

### Is Locke Park good for children?

Yes, Locke Park is listed as good for children.

### Is Locke Park indoors or outdoors?

Locke Park is mainly outdoors.

### What ages is Locke Park suitable for?

Locke Park suits all ages.

### Is Locke Park wheelchair accessible?

Locke Park has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

### Is there parking at Locke Park?

Yes: free car park, free street parking and paid street parking.

### How do I contact Locke Park?

Call Locke Park on +44 1226 774353.

## Stay near Locke Park

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