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:
Saturday 11 July: Community Fun Day at West View Amenity Space – 12pm to 6pm. Join the Huyton Quarry Neighbourhood Group for a free community fun day with sports activities, entertainment and fun for all the family
Saturday 18 July: Summer Fun at Ten Acre Pits – 1pm to 3pm
Wednesday 22 July: Summer Fun at Court Hey Park – 1pm to 3pm
Wednesday 29 July: Court Hey Park Love Parks Week – 10am to12pm. Come and chat to the Friends of Court Hey Park who will be available in the Ranger Room in the courtyard.
Saturday 1 August: The Knowsley Feelgood Festival at Court Hey Park – 11am to 5pm
Sunday 2 August: The Knowsley Flower Show at Court Hey Park – 11am to 5pm
Wednesday 5 August: Pride activity with the Friends of Court Hey Park -1pm to 3pm
Saturday 8 August: Rainbow in the Park at Court Hey Park – 12pm to 2pm
Tuesday 11 August: Summer Fun at McGoldrick Park – 1pm to 3pm
Friday 14 August: Summer Fun at Jubilee Park 12pm to 3pm
Wednesday 19 August: Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Court Hey Park 12:30pm to 3pm
Bowring Park also has a programme of summer activities – check out their social media for updates.
What’s on in Kirkby:
Thursday 23 July: Bioblitz at Millbrook Millennium Green – 10am-3pm. A free day of activities to record wildlife, learn about local nature and supporting the environment with Mersey Rivers Trust and Merseyside Biobank.
Monday 10 August: Children’s Gardening Event for National Allotment Week at Towerhill Park/ The Ecotherapy Garden – 1pm to 3pm
Friday 14 August: Pond dipping at Northwood Forest Hills – 1pm to 3pm
Tuesday 18 August: Saxon Green Bug event for National Moth Week – 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
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 5, 19 & 26 August 1pm to 3pm
- Eaton Street 6, 13, 20 & 27 August – Join our Ranger with the Friends of Eaton Street throughout the day.
- Stadt Moers Park 10, 18 & 25 August 1pm to 3pm
- Cronton Pasture 14, 21& 28 August 1.30pm to 3pm
- Browns Field KGV 11, 17 & 24 August 1.30pm to 3pm
What’s on in Halewood:
Thursday 30 July: Halewood Triangle Park, Make a bug home and take part in a bug hunt – 1pm to 3pm
Friday 31 July: Court Farm Woods, Make a bug home and take part in a bug hunt. 1pm to 3pm
Friday 7 August: Bat walk at Halewood Triangle Park, – 8:30pm start
Friday 21 August: Bat walk at Halewood Triangle Park, – 8:00pm start
Monday 21 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.
Mondays in August (3, 10 & 17 August) – Join the Halewood Ranger at the Arncliffe Centre as part of their summer activities. Please note this activity requires booking. Email Halewood Town Council at admin@halewoodtowncouncil.gov.uk to book.
Tuesdays in July and August (21 & 28 July and 4 & 11August) – Join the Halewood Ranger at Frensham Park with Explore Partnerships. Please note this activity requires booking. Email https://tdcaonline.co.uk/ to book.
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:
Tuesday 4 August: Stockbridge Village Library – 2pm to 4pm
Wednesday 12 August: Kirkby Library – 1pm to 3pm
Wednesday 12 August: Prescot Library – 2pm to 4pm
Thursday 13 August: Halewood Library – 2pm to 4pm
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
