www.wakefield.gov.uk: Parks and Nature Conservation

Friday, May 16 2008

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Wakefield Council,
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Wood Street,
Wakefield,
WF1 2HQ

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Parks and Nature Conservation

Wakefield District is situated at the heart of Yorkshire and offers a unique landscape and a wealth of open spaces.

We have twenty-two urban parks managed and maintained by the Council. Each has a diverse and distinctive character and there is something for everyone - relax and enjoy the gardens, greenery and wildlife, or play or watch sport.

Our country parks make a valuable contribution to environmental conservation, providing habitat for wildlife and offering an opportunity for everyone to enjoy nature.

We have a number of sites that are protected for their wildlife value including Nature Reserves and Sites of Scientific Interest.

	Countryside Service Information about the Countryside Service which manages the district's woodlands, commons and country parks.

	Horticultural Grounds Maintenance This work includes numerous jobs such as grass cutting, rose and shrub pruning, weed and litter removal, hedge cutting, pitch marking, tree maintenance and safety inspection of Council owned land.

	Commons Information about the commons managed by the Countryside Service

	Footpaths, Bridleways and Rights of Way Information about the footpaths, bridleways and rights of way in the district

	Greenspace Our parks and greenspaces are a popular and precious asset, providing vital facilities for leisure, relaxation and good health. To find out the improvements we are planning for now and in the future, read or download the Greenspace and Woodland Strategies.

	Nature Conservation Biodiversity, Local Nature Reserves, Countryside Rangers and how you can get involved.

	Parks Town and country parks across the district

	Play Areas Providing children's playground facilities across the district.

	Woodlands Information about the woodlands managed by the Countryside Service

	Events Information for you if you are organising an event on Council owned land. Includes downloadable application form.

	Contact Us

	Parks and Open Spaces Survey Parks and Open Spaces – what’s your view? Now you can tell us online by visiting the GreenSTAT website and complete the online survey