61% Greenspace
Did you know a whopping 61% of Sheffield is green space? As far as we're aware, Oslo is the only city in the world with a higher percentage than this.
Our amazing outdoors includes 800 managed green spaces across 4,000 hectares, plus we're the only 'major' UK city with a national park within its boundary, as one third of Sheffield actually sits inside the Peak District National Park.
So, yes, we're pretty green and leafy, despite our 'Steel City' moniker of yesteryear...
The UK's most sustainable city
We are delighted that NatWest's study in 2021 gave us this title.
It doesn't mean we're perfect by any stretch, but we're going in the right direction and as a city, it's something we continually aim to do better.
We like to think, it also makes us a pretty good place to live...
Make Yourself at Home in The Outdoor City
A film that truly highlights the joys of living in Sheffield.
Soak up the greenery...
A Greenground Map of Sheffield
Sheffield actually has more than 800 managed green spaces across 4,000 hectares within the city boundary. With so much on offer, we wanted to create something to help demonstrate how accessible greenspaces are in The Outdoor City and so we commissioned a ‘Greenground Map’ from designer Helen Ilus.
Explore the parks of the UK's greenest city
Walk for a few minutes in any direction in Sheffield and you’ll most likely wander through at least one of its 800-plus managed greenspaces, including woodlands, parks and public gardens.
A city of ancient woodlands
There are 70 managed ancient woodlands in Sheffield, where you'll walk through trees that have seen the transformation of the city through the industrial years.
Parkruns in Sheffield
Sheffield has a thriving parkrun scene, with six regular weekly events in the city, plus one just over the border at Rother Valley, convenient for Sheffielders based further South East- meaning that wherever you live/stay, you’re not too far away from one of the events
Want to know more about what's on offer in The Outdoor City?
Climbing, mountain biking, road cycling, running, walking - we've got some of the best in the world. Seriously.
Green and blue spaces combine to form 61% greenspace (the 2nd highest percentage of any city in the world) in the 4th biggest city in England...
Wish there was a great pub on your walk?
Luckily we are a brewing capital of Europe too
We are all Outdoor Cityzens
Living in Sheffield, and being surrounded by this much nature, means we have a duty to look after it - for ourselves, and those who want to visit here to experience it for themselves too.
Biodiversity, the climate and nature crises, and health and wellbeing are important aspects of life to consider. We want to help everyone make Sheffield more sustainable, eco-conscious and biodiverse.
