Experience fun for all ages this summer with a whole host of free activities taking place in parks and green spaces across Knowsley.
There will be mini-beast and bug hunts, nature trails, litter picks and nature-based crafts giving you lots of opportunities to explore the outdoors and get closer to nature.
All of the regular timetable of health walks, Nordic walking and volunteering are still taking place and are accessible to everyone during the holidays too.
All events are free to attend, though some require booking in advance. Every effort is made to ensure activities are SEND-friendly, but please bear in mind that some sessions do get busy and are held in public spaces. If you have questions about the suitability of a particular event, please contact the Parks and Green Spaces team by email at ess.enquiries@knowsley.gov.uk
What’s on in Huyton:
Wednesday 19 August: Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Court Hey Park 12:30pm to 3pm
Bowring Park also has a programme of summer activities, find out more here: Bowring Park gears up for biggest summer yet as Family Fun Day returns this weekend – Knowsley News
What’s on in Kirkby:
Tuesday 18 August: Saxon Green Bug event for National Moth Week (including Mr Tumble at 12.30-1pm and Face painting 1pm-3pm)- 1pm to 3pm
Wednesday 19 August: Dragons and Damsels event at Acornfield Plantation – 1pm to 3pm
Monday 24 August: Webster Park Bug event for National Moth Week – 1pm to 3pm
Monday 24 August: Art in the Park at Saxon Green – 11am- 12.30pm
Monday 24 August Reptile sessions at Saxon Green – 1pm- 2pm
Tuesday 25 August: Memorial Park Bug event for National Moth Week – 1pm to 3pm
Friday 28 August: Bug Hunt at Old Rough Park -1pm to 3pm
What’s on in Prescot, Whiston and Cronton & Knowsley Village
Join our Ranger for nature-based activities and learn about the great outdoors on the following dates:
- Henley Park 19 & 26 August 1pm to 3pm
- Eaton Street 20 & 27 August – Join our Ranger with the Friends of Eaton Street throughout the day.
- Stadt Moers Park 18 & 25 August 1pm to 3pm
- Cronton Pasture 21& 28 August 1.30pm to 3pm
- Browns Field KGV 24 August 1.30pm to 3pm
What’s on in Halewood:
Friday 21 August: Bat walk at Halewood Triangle Park, – 8:00pm start
Monday 24 August: Make a bug home and take part in a bug hunt at Halewood Triangle Park – 1pm to 3pm
Thursday 27 August: Make a bug home and take part in a bug hunt at Finch Woods – 1pm to 3pm.
Halewood Green Space Clean and Green Day – From September, join the Rangers for the first Thursday of every month between 10am and 11:30am to spend a morning out and about supporting your local green space. Whether it is litter picking, environmental tasks, information sharing or meeting local groups to share how you can support your parks.
Thursday 3 September – Finch Woods
Thursday 1 October- Frensham Park
Thursday 5 November – Court Farm Woods and Goddard Green
Halewood Triangle is also home to Halewood Conservation Volunteers who meet every Wednesday morning from 10am to 12pm
The Knowsley Park Rangers will also be holding sessions in Knowsley’s Libraries throughout the summer on the following dates:
Thursday 20 August: Huyton Library – 2pm to 4pm
For more information on how to access the parks and where to find them please visit – Parks and playgrounds directory | Knowsley Council where you can find an interactive map.
For enquiries please contact: ess.enquiries@knowsley.gov.uk
