crowghyll park was once a quarry and the town's refuse dump. the land was given to church wardens in lieu of common rights when shipley common was enclosed and in 1889 it was landscaped. a public playground was opened by mrs titus salt in 1890. a larger recreation area with playing fields, allotments, woods, and a private golf club is situated on the hill at northcliffe. the woods and playing fields were opened to the public by norman rae mp and the playing fields are named after him. in the village of saltaire is roberts park, built by sir titus salt for his workers' recreation.