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7 of the very best playgrounds to visit with kids in Leeds

It can be tiring looking after the little ones, and there is no better way to get a breather when you're out and about than by visiting a play area.

The kids love them, and there are plenty of decent play areas in the city for you to take advantage of.

As the weather gets warmer, why not head out to one of for some fun in the fresh air?

Most of the play areas on this list are based in some of the better known parks around the city - which are your favourites?

Check out our list of kids play areas below, and let us know if we've missed your favourite spot by emailing leeds.live@reachplc.com or messaging us on Facebook.

Harewood House 

Harewood House has a great play area for kids (Harewood House)

 

Perhaps the biggest play area on the list, Harewood House's huge playground is packed with zip wires, slides and walkways that are great fun for the kids. It is based beyond the house itself, down near the Bird Garden. 

Potternewton Park

The park that plays a key role in Leeds' famous West Indian Carnival, Potternewton Park has a big play area near the skate park. You can easily access the park from Harehills Lane or Avenue Hill.

Roundhay Park

There is a big play area just past the car park near the Lakeside Cafe, and it is always packed to the rafters when we get a bit of good weather.

Middleton Park

Based in south Leeds, Middleton Park has a large playground, and it is set to get even better with a £134,000 revamp being lined up by partnership between Friends of Middleton Park and local councillors.

Temple Newsam

Already a popular day out with kids due to the farm, Temple Newsam also has a great adventure playground for all to enjoy. It was ground-breaking when it opened in 2011 in that it was specifically designed to cater for disabled children as well as able-bodied youngsters.

And don't forget the fun of Go Ape!

Go Ape Temple Newsam

Stockeld Park

Although slightly closer to Harrogate than Leeds, Stockeld Park has one of the best adventure playgrounds in the region. They have several different themed play areas.

Horsforth Fall Park

The fenced adventure playground at Horsforth Fall Park has a 4.5 star rating on Tripadvisor, with a number of users rating its cleanliness and safety highly. Angela said: "This is a well kept park. The ground staff really take care of the grounds. The children’s playground is fenced in so it’s kept safe and clean."

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