Springfield Park
East Prescot Road, L14 5AB
Springfield Park in Knotty Ash is a 22-acre green space with lawns, woodland, and a state-of-the-art children’s play area with accessible equipment. It’s used for walks, sports and family visits.
The park is close to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and is connected the Liverpool Loop Line, forming part of the Trans Pennine Trail network which offers traffic free cycling and walking routes.
How to get here
Access the park via East Prescot Road, Alder Road, Eaton Road or Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.
Activities
- Multi use games area and sports facilities
- Links to the Trans Pennine Trail network
- Children's play area
- Accessible play equipment
- Obelisk and public art
Parking
There is a public car park that can be accessed from Alder Road.
What we love about Springfield Park
Play area
Children can enjoy the large newly developed, modern play area with climbing frames, sand features, accessible play equipment, swings and roundabouts. These have been designed to encourage active, imaginative play and are popular with local families.
Equipment includes a wobbly bridge, sandpits, roundabouts, interactive play panels, a climbing frame, slide and an accessible seesaw. There are also accessible picnic tables and seats.
Multi-use games area and sports facilities
The park features a multi-use games area, reserve football pitches and space for ball games and fitness activities. A Trim Trail and access to the Liverpool Loop Line provide further options for running and cycling.
Wildflower meadow and woodlands
A wildflower meadow supports bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Blooming throughout the year, it adds colour and biodiversity. The park also has strips of woodland and mixed habitat areas.
Obelisk
Look out for the 12m high Grade II Listed red sandstone obelisk – a memorial to Lord Nelson commissioned in 1807.
Public art
The Climate Bench is made from sustainable materials by local carpenter John Welsh Park.
About Springfield Park
Springfield Park takes its name from natural pools that once formed where water bubbled up from underground springs. It occupies land that once formed the estate of Springfield House, a grand 19th century residence.
Purchased by Liverpool City Corporation in 1907, the grounds were transformed into a public park that serves the surrounding community.
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Parks byelaws
So that everyone can enjoy our parks and open spaces we have policies and byelaws in place which cover:
- Protection of the ground, its wildlife and the public
- Horses, cycles and vehicles
- Play areas, games and sports
- Waterways
- Model aircraft
Byelaws are local laws made by the council, which means we can issue penalties and act to protect property and individuals.
What's On
Liverpool is a vibrant city with plenty of varied activities for all.
Culture Liverpool's listings tell you what's happening throughout the year.
The Friends of Springfield Park
Friends groups actively contribute to the management and upkeep of their local parks, as well as arranging a number of activities.