Elida Gibbs is a green space that’s gradually been reclaimed over the last couple of decades by the local community.
Locals regularly come here to play football, walk the dog and play games.
Location Details
- Elida Gibbs Park, Stanmore Crescent, Kirkstall, Leeds, UKGoogle Map Directions
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Things to Note
Elida Gibbs Park has the following on-site or nearby:
- Nearby Food & Drink
- Nearby Shops
- Parking
Location
Elida Gibbs Playing Fields can be found on Stanmore Street in Burley close to Headingley Stadium.
Things to Do
Dog Walking
Elida Gibbs playing fields is a great space to take the dog to run off some steam. The flat open space makes it an ideal place for exercising the dog. Please be aware there are no dog waste bins on-site.
Football
The playing fields has one full-sized football pitch with fixed goals. The space is formally used by Leeds Hyde Park Football – a women and girls football team. The unincorporated group were founded in 2020; they currently have four teams competing in the West Riding FA league.
Games
One of the biggest strengths of the Elida Gibbs park space is the flat grassy field. It’s perfect to rock up with the family or a group of friends to play some games. Regular cricket, rounders and rugby games are played in the park.
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History
Ownership
The ground originally belonged to Taylors Drug Company, whose original premises can still be seen on Burley Road nearby. In 1935 this firm became the retail chemists Timothy Whites and Taylors. They were subsequently taken over by Boots, and finished as part of the Elida Gibbs toothpaste and cosmetics conglomerate, which is now part of Unilever.
Elida Gibbs were the final commercial owners of the site. When the organisation moved to Seacroft in the 1980s the land was exchanged with Leeds City Council.
In 2023 the playing fields were listed as assets of community value in a bid to preserve it and prevent house building encroaching on the public space.
Amenities
Elida Gibbs Park has no rubbish bins, dog waste bins or marked pathways.
Food and Drink
A range of cafes, restaurants and bars can be found under half-a-mile away on Otley Road. Check-out places like Jino’s Thai Cafe, Headingley Taps, Manahatta Headingley
Parking
Parking
There is a small concrete car parking space in the corner of Elida Gibbs Park with access via Stanmore Terrace, LS4 2RS (Google Map Directions)
Leeds Rhinos Matchday
Parts of the ground are regularly used by Leeds Rhinos fans for parking…
Yet, people are also critical of charging fans to park in the Elida Gibbs field on matchdays, as it belongs to the local people, not corporate organisations.
Access
Elida Gibbs Park has no signposted entrance. The park is not suitable for wheelchair users due to it having no paved pathways.
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