BOOK SHELF: Travis Elborough's A Walk in the Park
Travis Elborough's 'A Walk in the Park' provides a vibrant, loving history of our nation's parks and green spaces. Here we publish the introduction to Travis's book
SPORTING JOURNEYS: Memories of playing on local green space as a youngster
Our latest staff blog comes from Jamie Leeson who reflects on memories playing sport on the green spaces of Coventry growing up and how it inspires his work protecting parks and green spaces today.
SPORTING JOURNEYS: Spotlight on Cregagh Green
Spotlight on Cregagh Green in Belfast, where George Best first kicked a football as a youngster and now protected in perpetuity as an Active Space.
SUMMER OF PARKS: "A world of good"
As our Summer of Parks continues we welcome a blog from Parks and Green Spaces Minister Rishi Sunak MP, who reflects on Have a Field Day, UK's Best Park and current developments within the parks and green spaces sector.
FRIENDS OF GROUPS: Valuing the work of Friends
In our latest staff blog, David Sharman discusses the invaluable role that Friends of groups play in our nation's parks and green spaces.
FRIENDS OF GROUPS: Hosting Have a Field Days for communities
On Have a Field Day today, around a fifth of the 250 plus events are being organised by Friends of groups - discover some of the ways groups across the UK are celebrating.
FRIENDS OF GROUPS: Spotlight on Friends of Newton Park
This week our Summer of Parks shines the spotlight on the Friends of Newton Park in Trafford, Greater Manchester and how their efforts resulted in the park being protected in perpetuity.
FRIENDS OF GROUPS: Future Proof Parks
Future Proof Parks is part of the National Lottery Heritage Fund "Kick the Dust" programme, which aims to get more young people interested and involved in preserving their local heritage.
FRIENDS OF GROUPS: Top ten tips for establishing a group
Our latest guest blog welcomes Sarah Royal from the National Federation of Parks and Green Spaces, who shares her tips on establishing a Friends of group.
MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE: Enjoy your park, but take only memories and leave only footprints
In our latest staff blog our Digital & Campaigns Officer takes a look at the impact of litter and how we can all make our parks and green spaces nicer places for everyone this summer.