For upcoming events on Preston's parks please click on button at bottom of page.

Download the Parks 2010 events guide (see bottom of page).

A wide range of events are held within our Parks and Open Spaces. These cater for many different interests from fun days, walks to hands-on nature events and take place across the whole year. Most events are suitable for families; however, please remember children must be accompanied by an adult and that craft events often involve paints and glue so can get messy.

Some events have a limited number of places and so must be booked in advance.

Large groups, clubs and schools may wish to enquire about specially tailored events.

On practical conservation activities and walks, it is recommended that suitable outdoor clothing and stout footwear are worn.

Health walks

The Ranger Service runs a series of regular health walks designed to provide a gentle form of exercise.  The walks are led by the Park Rangers and trained volunteer walk leaders and explore the parks along surfaced paths.  The difficulty varies between parks, for example Avenham and Miller Parks are quite hilly.  All of the walks last around 40 minutes and are a great way to meet new people and are an ideal way to improve your health for free!
We currently have regular health walks as follows:

• Every Wednesday at Moor Park (start 11.00 am). Meet at Ranger office next to bowling greens.
• Every Friday at Avenham and Miller Parks (start 1pm). Meet at new Pavilion.
• The last Thursday of the month at Haslam Park (start 10.30 am).  Meet at Ranger office next to bowling greens.

Guided Walks

The Rangers lead a number of guided/heritage walks/rambles during the year and these vary in duration.

Upcoming rambles in 2010 - all are on a Tuesday and start at 10am

• 2nd February  Goosnargh - Meet at the village green, Church Lane.
• 6th April  Woodplumpton -  Meet at Orchard Recreation ground.

For details of dates for heritage guided tours of Avenham and Miller parks please check the council's events calendar or ring 01772 906471.

For information about walking in Lancashire contact www.walkinginlancs.co.uk

Educational events

Organised in conjunction with the Park Rangers and local schools, children learn about the nature and wildlife in their local parks.

Volunteer days

There are various conservation work parties arranged with the local community and sometimes with the local friends groups, to carry out a wide variety of practical tasks in the parks and local nature reserves in Preston. If you would like to improve your local environment and help wildlife please contact the Ranger team on 01772 906471. Please wear suitable clothing and stout footwear if attending these events.

There are upcoming volunteer mornings as follows: 

• 3rd  and 4th Thursday of every month at Fishwick Bottom local nature reserve.  Meet at changing rooms, London Road car park at 10am. These events are led by The Lancashire Wildlife Trust - for further details please ring them on 01772 877140.

Family fun days

These days are arranged to bring whole families and communities together using the parks and help promote the facilities available in their local park. Some of the annual family fun days are organised in conjunction with the friends groups.

Nature Days

Incorporating both family and education, these days are organised to promote the nature and wildlife in the local parks and help to promote the importance of maintaining the local environment and wildlife for the future.
These events can include bat/moth nights, bird watching, bug hunts, nature trails etc.

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