Parks and open spaces

Ashton Park

Historic 5.45 acres of land off Bolton Road next to Hope Mill close to Darwen town centre.

Billinge Woods mountain bike trails

Challenging and technical cycling trails for mountain bike riders of all experience levels.

Bold Venture Park

Bold Venture park opened in 1889 and is both a historic and picturesque park.

Corporation Park

Corporation park (18 ha) is a traditional Victorian park close to the centre of Blackburn.

Queen's Park

Traditional urban park on the south east side of Blackburn.

River Darwen Parkway and Higher Croft Woods

Spread across 55 hectares on the south side of Blackburn (along the River Darwen), the Blackburn to Manchester railway line and alongside Highercroft Brook.

Roe Lee Park

Urban fringe park spread across 17 acres, with bowling greens, kick around area and children's playground.

Sunnyhurst Wood

Sunnyhurst Wood is is an 85 acre wooded valley and is a prime location for family walks and picnics.

Whitehall Park

16 acre park at the southern end of Darwen.

Witton Park

Location and facilities of Witton Country Park. Walks, access trails, history, what's on, habitats and wildlife, Weaver's Way.

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