Get set to love your parks
Lancaster City Council is inviting everyone to show that they love their parks with a programme of fun events to celebrate national 'Love Parks Week'.
Lancaster City Council is inviting everyone to show that they love their parks with a programme of fun events to celebrate national 'Love Parks Week'.
This will be the second year that Lancaster City Council has participated in ‘Love Parks Week’ which runs from Saturday 14 to Sunday 22 June.
The programme of events which are free of charge and take place in a variety of council owned parks include:
Saturday, 14 June
HM Coastguard, Happy Mount Park, Morecambe 10am – 4pm
Meet the coastguards in Happy Mount Park and find out how valuable they really are!
Regent Park Studios in Happy Mount Park, Morecambe 1pm – 2pm
Prepare to be amazed at stunt show in Happy Mount Park courtesy of Regent Park Studios!
Bay Vanguard and Morecambe Drumline Band, Happy Mount Park, Morecambe 2.30 – 3.30pm
Spend an hour relaxing in Happy Mount Park watching the band perform.
Sunday, 15 June
The Fourth Annual Community Festival at Williamson Park - noon -5pm A celebration of Lancaster and the Bay Area. Featuring stalls from local community groups, crafts, face painting, music and activities for all ages. Contact Lancaster YMCA (01524 32737) or Williamson Park (01524 33318)
Fathers Day Fun, Regent Park, Morecambe 10am – 4pm
A full day of Fathers Day fun in Regent Park, fairground rides courtesy of Taylor’s Amusements!
NEW Play Rangers at Regent Park, Morecambe 10am – 5pm
Meet Lancaster City Council's very own play rangers and take part in exciting activities in Regent Park. The two new rangers will be working in parks and outdoor public spaces throughout the year. Their aim is to keep children safe whilst playing but at the same time provide opportunities for them to be challenged, take risks and have fun outdoors come rain or shine or even snow.
Monday, 16 June
Caring for the Environment in Williamson Park Join our park keeper and guide on a discovery walk for schools (Key Stage 1) through the park. How do we care for the park? How do we maintain the park? What wildlife lives in the Park? Join us and find out.
(School groups only. To book call 01524 33318)
Orienteering in Happy Mount Park, Morecambe 4pm
Meet at the green kiosk. Join the North West Orienteering club and learn some new skills!
Sports Activities in Happy Mount Park, Morecambe 3.30-4.30pm
Join Lancaster City Council’s Sports Development Team and get involved in some sporting activities.
Play Rangers at Happy Mount Park, Morecambe 4.30-6.30pm
Join the Play Rangers in Happy Mount Park with activities for children of all ages.
KD Personal Training, Ryeland Park, Lancaster 6am
Exercise outdoors. Pre-book this session by contacting 07805022027
Tuesday, 17 June
Orienteering in Ryelands Park, Lancaster 4pm
Meet at Ryelands Park play area and take part in an orienteering exercise courtesy of the North West Orienteering Club.
Sports Activities at Ryelands Park, Lancaster 3.30-4.30pm
Take part in some sporting activities at Ryelands Park with Lancaster City Council’s Sports Development Team.
Wednesday, 18 June
Discovery walk through Fenham Carr, Williamson Park - Noon - 1pm Hunting for the wildlife that lives in the park. Everyone welcome to join the tour conducted by our expert guide to discover the wildlife that lives in the beautiful woodland walk. To join this free event, please call 01524 33318 to book your place.
Bowl with Friends! Regent Park, Morecambe 4.30–6pm
Gain tips and learn the art of crown green bowing with the Friends of Regent Park!
Recycling Roadshow with Isobel Brookfield at Happy Mount Park, Morecambe 4.30-6.30pm
Meet at Happy Mount Park for an afternoon with Isobel Brookfield, learn about recycling and how to make wildlife friendly compost! Meet at the wooden hut at the bottom of the park
Play Rangers at Happy Mount Park, Morecambe 4.30-6.30pm
Meet in Happy Mount Park for a fun packed afternoon of play with Lancaster City Council’s Play Rangers
More Music in Morecambe at Happy Mount Park, Morecambe 10.30-11.30am
Drop in Happy Mount Park for activities including story telling, songs and musical instruments with More Music in Morecambe meet at the wooden hut.
KD Personal Training in Ryelands Park, Lancaster 6am
Exercise outdoors. Pre book this session by contacting 07805022027
Thursday, 19 June
Guided Tree Trail in Williamson Park - 1pm - 2pm Come and meet the eldest residents of the park on our veteran tree trail. Do you know how old the trees are in Williamson Park? How many different types of trees are there? Join our Gardeners on a free guided walk. 45mins. Everyone welcome!
Junior Outdoor Ranger Workshop, Happy Mount Park, Morecambe 4.30–5.30pm
Take Happy Mount Park’s nature trail and find out what wildlife can be found on your very own doorstep!
Friday, 20 June
Volunteer recruitment morning . 10.30am - noon. Do you love parks? If you are interested in volunteering on our new volunteer conservation and gardening programme, come up for a chat at our stall on the terrace (outside the Café) 10.30-12.00.
Junior Outdoor Ranger Workshop, Ryelands Park, Lancaster 4.30–5.30pm
Meet at Ryelands Park and spend an afternoon identifying birds, plants and trees and how valuable they are in our parks!
Happy Mount Park Volunteers 6–8pm
Meet all the volunteers that have helped transform the Japanese Gardens in Happy Mount Park and find out how you can get involved!
KD Personal Training in Ryelands Park 6am
Exercise outdoors. Pre book this session by contacting 07805022027
Saturday, 21 June
‘Water colors in the park’, Happy Mount Park, Morecambe 1pm onwards
Meet enthusiastic painters in Happy Mount Park and watch a masterpiece being created!
Sunday, 22 June
Recycling Roadshow with Isobel Brookfield, Happy Mount Park, Morecambe 11am–3.30pm
Drop in on the recycling workshop courtesy of Isobel Brookfield (WRAP)
Play Rangers at Happy Mount Park, Morecambe 11am-3.30pm
Another afternoon of fun with the Play Rangers!
The campaign, which is organised by parks charity GreenSpace, aims to raise awareness of the importance of parks, and this year focuses on the role that parks can play in improving the health of children.
Last year, Love Parks Week was celebrated by 300 park events and attracted over 250,000 people to their local parks; this year looks set to be even bigger, with fun and active events for families taking place in parks across the country.
Sharon Wilson, Promenade/Outdoor Facilities Manager said: “We are proud to be participating in this national campaign. The parks and open spaces contribute so much to the local communities. Parks are free to use and are a place for a child to let their imagination take over, exercise, develop social skills and spend time with nature.”
Paul Bramhill, Chief Executive of GreenSpace said: “Rising childhood obesity figures are a growing concern, and so this year’s Love Parks Week is all about encouraging children to get active in their local park and to take advantage of the free and fun events on offer.”
Date Updated: 19/03/09