Explore outdoors at Knowsley’s parks this summer

Families are invited to come and ‘Explore Outdoors’ at Knowsley’s parks and green spaces this summer.

There is fun for all the family with activities, workshops and events have been organised by Knowsley Council’s green spaces team, alongside community organisations. From bushcraft to bug hunts, family walks and big butterfly counts, there are lots of opportunities for residents to explore the outdoors and get closer to nature.

Here’s what’s coming up in parks and community venues throughout the summer:

Borough-wide

We are working with Knowsley Older Persons Voice to host a series of accessible guided walks in our parks throughout the summer to encourage residents aged over 55 to be more familiar with our parks, their facilities and the natural environment.

Thursday 31st July: Kirkby: Tower Hill, meet at Towerhill Community Centre, Ebony Way for 10am

Friday 1st August: Prescot/ Knowsley Village: Oak Plantation, meet at Oak Plantation entrance for 10am

Tuesday 5th August: Huyton: St John’s Millennium Green and McGoldrick, meet at The Old School House for 10am.

Friday 8th August – Halewood – Goddard Green and Court Farm Woods, meet at Goddard Green on Lightoaks Drive for 10am.

Monday 11th August: Kirkby: Mill Dam and Millbrook Millennium Green. Meet at Mill Dam Café for 10am

Tuesday 12th August- Prescot: KGV Browns & Carr Lane. Meet at Carr Lane Car Park for 10am

Monday 18th August: Stadt Moers Park, meet at Stadt Moers Environment Centre, Pottery Lane for 10am.

Tuesday 19th August:  Halewood: Finch Woods, meet at Volair Leisure Centre for 10am.

Library Sessions

We have teamed up with the libraries service to deliver some nature-based activities to tie in to the Summer in the Great Outdoors. Come and join our team offering sessions across Knowsley on the following dates:

Halewood Library	Thursday 31st July	2.00 – 4.00	Make fridge magnets, cards, and bug homes with Knowsley Rangers	5+
Huyton Library	Tuesday 29th July	2.00 – 4.00	Bee Craft with Knowsley Rangers	5+
Kirkby Library	Thursday 7th August	2.00 – 4.00	Nature Craft with Knowsley Rangers	5+
Prescot Library	Tuesday 19th August	2.00 – 4.00	Nature Craft with Knowsley Rangers	5+
Stockbridge Library	Thursday 21st August	2.00 – 4.00	Bee Craft with Knowsley Rangers	5+

You can find out more about summer activities in the libraries here 

Halewood

Frensham Park

HAF activity for ‘Summer of Fun’ in partnership with Torrington Drive Community Association:  Tuesday 29 July, 5, 12 & 19 August,11am – 3pm, Booking must be made through Torrington Drive Community Association on 0151 443 2168.

Halewood Triangle Park

Join our volunteer group every Wednesday, 10am – 12pm with our Ranger and Halewood Triangle Park Volunteers, all equipment is provided for taking part in maintaining our park.

Bug Hunt: Wednesday, 6 August, 1pm – 3pm.

Read Now, Write Now ‘ Nature Novels’ event: Saturday 9^th August, 10.30am – 12.30pm,  join us and the Read Now, Write Now team for a free morning of ‘Nature Novels’ of nature inspired story telling. You can find out more about the programme across the Liverpool City region, here: Read Now, Write Now ‘Nature Novels’

Nature Neighbours Workshop: Saturday 9^th August, 1pm – 3pm. Join us for a free drop-in workshop with Heart of Glass and Juneau Projects for our Nature Neighbours Project funded by the UK Government to make your own nature neighbour. To find out more   Heart of Glass | Nature Neighbours: Clay Workshops

Bushcraft for Beginners: Friday, 15 August, 1pm – 3pm.

Court Farm Woods

Bug Hunt: Thursday, 7 August, 1pm – 3pm.

Bug Hunt and Pond Dip: Wednesday, 20 August, 1pm – 3pm.

Finch Woods

Nature Walk and Volunteer Meet Up: Thursday 1^st August, 1pm-3pm.

Goddard Green

Bug Hunt: Friday, 8 August, Friday 22 August, 1pm – 3pm.

Huyton

Court Hey Park

Knowsley Pride: Pride in the Park: Saturday 19^th July, 12pm – 2pm. Find out more information here: Knowsley Pride 2025: Programme Unveiled – Knowsley News  in partnership with One Knowsley and the Michael Causer Foundation.

Join our volunteer group every Wednesday, 10am – 12pm with our Ranger and the Friends of Court Hey Park, all equipment is provided for taking part in maintaining our park.

Solar Astronomy with the Friends of Court Hey Park: Wednesday 23^rd July, 1pm – 3pm.

Wellbeing Festival delivered by Culture Knowsley: Saturday, 2 August, 11am – 5pm.

Knowsley Flower Show delivered by Culture Knowsley: Sunday, 3, August, 11am – 5pm. Join our team for bushcraft activities throughout the day.

Summer Fun Day with the Friends of Court Hey Park:  Wednesday, 20 August, 1pm – 3pm.

McGoldrick Park

McGoldrick Outdoor Games afternoon – Tuesday 26^th August, 1pm – 3pm

St John’s Millennium Green

St John’s Outdoor Games afternoon – Tuesday 26^th August, 1pm – 3pm

Bowring Park

For more information on Bowring Park events, visit: What’s On — Bowring Park Golf Club

Cowper Way

Cowper Way Community Day, Saturday 9^th August, 1pm – 3pm

Kirkby

Acornfield Plantation

Nature Craft: Wednesday 20^th August, 1pm – 3pm

Millbrook Millennium Green

Bioblitz on the Green with Mersey Rivers Trust and Merseyside Biobank, Saturday 19^th July, 11am – 3pm

Northwood

Northwood Forest Hills Pond Dip: Wednesday 6^th August,1pm – 3pm.

Old Rough

Old Rough Community Day, Thursday 28^th August, 1pm – 3pm

Saxon Green

Bug Hunt and Pond Dip: Tuesday 24^th July, 1pm – 3pm

Tower Hill

Join our volunteer group every Thursday, 10am – 12pm with our Ranger, all equipment is provided for taking part in maintaining our local green spaces. Meet at Tower Hill Community Centre, Ebony Way.

Nature Craft with Eco Therapy Gardens: Tuesday 29^th July, 1pm – 3pm

Nature Craft with Eco Therapy Gardens: Wednesday 13^th August, 1pm – 3pm

Whiston, Cronton, Prescot and Knowsley Village

Whiston Fun Day – 26^th July – Town Hall, 12pm – 4pm

Whiston Ward Action Day

Meeting at Stadt Moers Environment Centre, Join us for volunteering, dog chipping and lots more: Wednesday 30 July, 9am – 2pm.

Stadt Moers Park

Join our volunteer group every Tuesday, 10am – 12pm with our Ranger, all equipment is provided for taking part in maintaining our park.

Ditch Your Stabilisers, Learn to Ride, Wednesday 23^rd July with Pedal Away, 10.30am – 12.30pm. Sign up here: https://www.letsreg.com/uk/event/DYS_SMP_AM_23_07_25

Nature Day: Tuesday 12^th and Tuesday 26^th August, 1pm – 3pm.

KGV Browns Field, Prescot

King George V Celebration Day, Saturday 13^th September

Nature Day: Wednesday 13^th, 20^th and 27^th August, 1pm – 3pm.

Cronton Pasture

Nature Day: Friday 15^th, 22^nd and 29^th August, 1pm – 3pm.

Cronton Gala: Saturday 13^th September

Eaton Street Park

Nature Day: Thursday 14^th, 21^st and 28^th August, 1pm – 3pm.

Henley Park

Cornerstone Café Community Fun Day – Saturday 30^th August, 11am – 4pm

Even more reasons to Love Parks in Knowsley

The summer programme also coincides with Love Parks Week (26 July – Sunday 4 August).

Love Parks Week is a national campaign organised by ‘Keep Britain Tidy’ to promote and celebrate our parks and green spaces. This year the theme is ‘Proud of our Parks’ in celebration of Knowsley Pride and the love of our parks.

Join us throughout the week at our events and find out more about the opportunities available in the parks. These include:

• Health Walks
• Nordic Walking
• Events and Activities
• Volunteering
• Forest schools
• Litter picking
• Conservation Management
• Cycling with Pedal Away
• Running with ParkRun UK and our local clubs
• Educational and Schools Programmes

The Trans Pennine Trail has also developed a range of activity packs aimed at keeping children busy during the summer break. Find out more: Welcome to our Children’s Page | Trans Pennine Trail

Visit our Knowsley Park website to find out more