The city's green spaces boast beautiful lakes, woodland and a number of different attractions The best thing about Liverpool's parks is they can be enjoyed come rain or shine 365 days a year. The region boasts no shortage of beautiful green spaces and many even include their own attractions. Whether you're looking for somewhere to walk the dog with fields stretching as far as the eye can see, or a woodland area filled with wildlife and towering trees, you won't have to look far.

There's are also plenty of smaller parks with flower gardens, lakes and children's play areas to enjoy. The city’s parks have hosted fun runs, firework displays, music festivals, sell out events, boat races and much more. We've rounded up 22 of the best parks in Liverpool that we're lucky to have on our doorsteps.

St James Mount and Gardens These peaceful gardens alongside Liverpool’s magnificent Anglican Cathedral are not your average park. The Grade I listed garden is the perfect place to relax and take in the beauty of the historical architecture which surrounds it. Formerly a cemetery, the gardens include historical features such as a stone arch between Garden Lodge and the steps up the Mount, the Huskinsson memorial, a natural spring and a series of catacombs.

The main entrance to the garden is off Upper Duke Street. You can also access the gardens from the south entrance near Upper Parliament Street Liverpool L1 7AZ Walton Hall Park The 130-acre park was opened to the public in 1934 by King .