The official page for Leicester City Council’s Parks and Open Spaces service.
Discover updates on events, projects, community initiatives, and opportunities to volunteer. We manage and maintain more than 3,088 acres of parkland and open spaces across Leicester, ensuring high-quality, safe, and welcoming environments for everyone. Our work includes:
• 12 major parks
• 17 Green Flag Award-winning sites
• 3,200 allotment plots
• Four cemeteries and one crematorium
• 223 play
21/08/2026
A further two allotment sites are opening their gates this weekend and offering refreshments, stalls and family fun.
On Sunday, the Leicester's Best Allotment Plot winners will be presented with their awards.
All are welcome.
18/08/2026
Belgrave Lock has had a much-needed clean-up!🛶
Working alongside the Canal & River Trust, Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre and our own Leicester Environmental Volunteers, we tackled the litter that had built up around the lock.
Volunteers worked together both on land and out on the water, removing an amazing:
🗑️ 53 bags of litter & 6 large items
A huge thank you to everyone who got involved and helped make a difference to our waterways! 👏
14/08/2026
Our upcoming opening days are:
Sunday 16th August
Wednesday 19th August
Sunday 23rd August
Wednesday 26th August
Saturday 29th August
Sunday 30th August
Monday 31st August
Sunday 6th September
Sunday 13th September
Sunday 20th September
Sunday 27th September
Open from approximately 12:30-16:00 on all dates. Just £1.50 per ride and accompanied under 5’s go free! We accept cash and card payments.
Please note all of these are subject to sufficient volunteers and fine weather conditions. Please check this page for updates!
12/08/2026
11/08/2026
⚠️ Public Notice
Please be aware that the Changing Places disabled toilet at Knighton Park is currently closed due to a wasp nest above the door.
We’re working to get this safely resolved and will update you as soon as the toilets are open again.
Sorry for any inconvenience, and thanks for your understanding.
10/08/2026
Today marks the start of National Allotment Week!
Allotment plot holders across Leicester will be celebrating this annual event with private social gatherings on their sites.
In addition, the Groby Road and Red Hill allotment sites are opening their gates and inviting us to join them this weekend.
These open days are enjoyable family friendly events, so please do visit and give them your support.
07/08/2026
Over the past few weeks, the Amenities Team, made up of adults with disabilities and or additional support needs have been hard at work assisting the Grounds Maintenance Team at Saffron Hill Cemetery.
Their dedication and teamwork have helped keep the cemetery clean, while providing valuable opportunities for team members to develop skills, build confidence, and make a meaningful contribution to the city.
07/08/2026
07/08/2026
Scything season is officially underway! 🌸🌿
Our fantastic Grass Reapers and rakers have kicked off the season at Tip Top Meadow on Aylestone Meadows, helping to manage this area using traditional scythes.
Scything is a low impact way to manage meadows. By cutting and removing the grass after wildflowers have set seed, it gives them the best chance to flourish year after year while creating a richer habitat for pollinators and other wildlife. 🐝🦋
A huge thank you to everyone who attended and helped get the season off to such a great start! 💚