This striking green space - part of a “once in a generation” city centre development - is already offering visitors a taste of what will become the biggest new public park in the UK when complete.
The latest phase connects the public realm in front of the Tetley building to Crown Point Road, creating 6,200 square metres of new green space to enjoy. Sweeping lawns roll into colourful flowering gardens, while play mounds and a woodland belt add bursts of life.
Aire Park will eventually stretch across 24 acres, with an eight‑acre public space at its centre. Plans include more than 700 trees, 100 plant species, a children’s play area, a 1km exercise route, and a flexible events space for markets, performances, and outdoor cinema.
Here are our 18 new photos from the largest section of Aire Park which is now open -
7. Aire Park
It's also home to one of the installations as part of the 'Wonderland Awaits' experience from LeedsBID. | Steve Riding
8. Aire Park
A total of 73 new trees have been planted in this phase, including many legacy trees and a cherry tree avenue that will blossom in the spring. | Steve Riding
9. Aire Park
The second phase of the Aire Park masterplan is also continuing, which will see the park area extend to the south of Crown Point Road, adding the final hectare to the park and creating a linkway, currently called the Flowering Avenue. | Steve Riding
10. Aire Park
On completion, the new development will bring over 700 new trees and 100 different types of plants to the space. | Steve Riding
11. Aire Park
The finished park will also feature a multi-functional year-round events space to be used for outdoor markets, performances and pop-up cinema experiences. | Steve Riding
12. Aire Park
There'll also be a children’s play area and 1km exercise route. | Steve Riding