The park was gifted to the people of Bolton by Lord Leverhulme in 1914.
It is home to the Leverhulme Park Athletics Stadium, which features an eight-lane all-weather track.
The park connects directly to the Croal Irwell Valley, facilitating long-distance walks through the regional nature corridor.
The landscape includes significant wooded areas known as the Darcy Lever Gravel Pits, now reclaimed as a local nature reserve.
The site hosts significant regional orienteering events due to its varied topography.
Leverhulme Park is the largest park in Bolton, encompassing 130 acres of diverse landscape including woodland, open grassland, and sports facilities. The park serves as the site for the annual Bolton Show, a long-standing community event. It features an extensive network of walking trails that link to the surrounding Darcy Lever valley. The grounds are host to the Bolton Arena athletics track and multiple football pitches. A dedicated playground serves younger visitors near the main entrances. The area is intersected by the River Tonge, which adds natural character to the northern sections. It is a managed public space maintained by the Bolton Council.
The elevated vantage points looking back toward the woods from the central grassland area during sunset.
Wear waterproof footwear if visiting after rainfall, as the trails through the wooded sections can become muddy.
Bring binoculars if planning to walk near the riverbanks, as the area attracts varied birdlife.
Utilize the designated car parks off Long Lane for the most direct access to the athletic facilities.
Attempting to traverse the wooded valley paths in standard footwear during wet weather; relying on mobile signal in the deeper parts of the valley.
Keep dogs under control, especially near the sports pitches and play areas; follow the Countryside Code by taking all litter home.
