Come and love your park with these free activities!  

Love Parks Week, which runs from 25th July to 3rd August, is an annual national campaign run by Keep Britain Tidy highlighting the vital role green spaces play in boosting the health and wellbeing of residents and communities.

Hartlepool Borough Council is running a range of free events throughout the week in Ward Jackson Park, Rossmere Park, Seaton Park and Burn Valley Gardens, with something for all ages and abilities.

These include an opportunity to have a go at outdoor bowls, a tree walk to learn more about our lovely trees, traditional games, a scavenger hunt, a history walk, messy crafts, an afternoon of music from Hartlepool Brass Band and a chance to download a free book in the park for a relaxing read.

You can download the event programme at www.hartlepool.gov.uk/love-parks-week       

Summerhill is also joining in the fun with a day of free activities for the family on Tuesday 29th July, ranging from multi-sports sessions and den-building to dodgeball and a story time in the wood. For details visit ‘Summerhill Country Park and Visitor Centre’ on Facebook.

Councillor Gary Allen, Chair of the Council’s Adult and Community-Based Services Committee, said: “There are lots of great reasons to love your local park.

“They are fantastic for your health and wellbeing, whether that’s as a place to play with your children, somewhere to exercise, a tranquil spot to chill out with a good book or a meeting point for a picnic with family and friends.

“They also act as natural filters, helping to improve air quality and reduce the impact of climate change.

“So come and join us for our fun-packed week of free activities and explore the lovely green spaces right on your doorstep.”

Councillor Gary Allen in Ward Jackson Park