Sandall Park is a 69-acre public park in Wheatley, Doncaster, with a large lake, walking trails, play areas and sports facilities. It’s open all year round, and you can reach it from Edenthorpe on foot or by car.
- Location: Thorne Road, Wheatley, Doncaster, opposite KFC; postcode DN2 5DW.
- From a guesthouse in Edenthorpe: about 24 minutes on foot or 3 minutes by car.
- Opening pattern: open all year round.
- Parking: two car parks, plus parking on Barnby Dun Road opposite the play area.
Finding Sandall Park
Sandall Park is on Thorne Road in Wheatley, around 4 miles from Doncaster town centre. Doncaster Council gives the postcode as DN2 5DW and places the park opposite KFC, making the road a useful point of reference.
The Friends of Sandall Park says the site was officially opened in 1940. Its origins go back to 19th-century brickworks, and the lake formed from abandoned clay-extraction pits.
Walks and outdoor time
Sandall Park has fitness, nature and sensory trails, alongside paths through woodland and around the water. The lake route continues uphill towards the play area; the paths are well maintained, and the route is inclined, with benches for rest stops.
The lake and smaller pond sit among wildflower areas, woodland and wildlife habitat. For a short walk just outside the park, the Clay Lane Fit and Fun Walk runs opposite the entrance and is just over 1 mile, or about 2,400 steps.
Facilities and access
Sandall Park has play spaces, sports facilities, picnic areas, toilets and a café. Play options include toddler and junior areas, a zip-wire, climbing frame and woodland adventure play area. You’ll also find outdoor gym equipment, a basketball post, football pitches and areas for angling.
The park has wheelchair-accessible picnic benches, inclusive play and fitness equipment, and a toilet adapted for disabled visitors. The lake route and path towards the play area are suitable for wheelchairs and mobility aids, though the route is inclined.
The café is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9am until 1:30pm. The toilets are open 7 days a week, closing at 3pm. Hours can change, so check the official site before you go.
How do you get to Sandall Park from Edenthorpe?
From an inn in Edenthorpe, the park is about a 24-minute walk or a 3-minute drive. If you’re driving, there are two car parks: one beside the toilets and another beside the café. There is also parking on Barnby Dun Road opposite the play area.
If you’re travelling by bus, use the Travel South Yorkshire journey planner and enter Sandall Park as your destination.
For large events such as sponsored runs or concerts, on-road parking is available on the industrial estates behind McDonald’s or off Leger Way onto Shaw Wood Way. Check posted signs or contact Doncaster Council about parking fees, car-park opening hours and restrictions. For wider local journeys, the guide to getting around Edenthorpe and Doncaster covers the area.
FAQs
Is Sandall Park open all year?
Yes. The park is open all year round.
Is there parking at Sandall Park?
Yes. There are two car parks, as well as parking on Barnby Dun Road opposite the play area. Check local signs for parking conditions.
Are the paths suitable for wheelchairs?
The lake route and path towards the play area are suitable for wheelchairs and mobility aids. The route is inclined.
What facilities are available at Sandall Park?
Facilities include play areas, sports equipment, picnic areas, toilets and a café. The park also has nature, fitness and sensory trails.