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24 July 2025

Love Parks Week brings fun and free activities to Blackpool

Parks across Blackpool are encouraging everyone to get outdoors as they celebrate Love Parks Week this week with a wide range of free, family-friendly activities taking place across the town.

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Members from the Friends of Stanley Park Group.
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Love Parks Week is a national initiative led by Keep Britain Tidy, shining a spotlight on the important role green spaces play in supporting the health and wellbeing of residents and communities.

This year, events are being held in six local parks, offering a variety of fun and engaging activities for all ages:

  • Anchorsholme Park: Free Park Tennis session on Saturday 26 July, 10.00am to 11.00am
  • Stanley Park: Daily activities from Monday 28 July to Friday 1 August, 10.00am to 2.00pm (Monday - Thursday), plus an evening session (4.00pm to 6.00pm) on the Friday. There'll be superhero themed activities, a local heroes day, varied sessions for children and families, a cricket taster session and more
  • Kingscote Park: A series of ward-funded sessions throughout summer, featuring activities led by Blackpool Park Rangers and Active Blackpool, every Monday
  • Layton Recreation Ground: Family Fun Event hosted by the Friends of Layton on Wednesday 30 August, 10.00am to 2.00pm
  • Moor Park: Family Fun Day with market stalls, children’s activities, and bike coding, hosted by the Friends of Moor Park on Friday 1 August, 10.00am to 2.00pm
  • Crossland Road Park: Activities for children and families delivered by Blackpool Park Rangers, plus an opportunity to meet the Friends of Crossland Road Park to learn about their work and how you can join, on Monday 28 July from 10.00am to 2.00pm

In addition to the exciting events planned, four of the parks involved - Anchorsholme Park, Stanley Park, Kingscote Park, and Crossland Road Park - have recently been awarded the prestigious Keep Britain Tidy Green Flag Award, recognising them as some of the best-managed green spaces in the country.

Councillor Jane Hugo, Blackpool Council Deputy Leader (Place) and Cabinet Member for Climate Change, said:

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"Blackpool has a lower amount of green space in comparison to national averages, which makes the spaces we do have even more special. “I am extremely proud of all the work to improve and increase our green spaces and am thrilled to see seven of our parks recognised with Green Flag Awards this year. “Thanks to our wonderful volunteers and dedicated teams that have worked extremely hard to make this happen. This shows the pride and care that goes into making our parks the very best they can be. “Many of these spaces also offer a fantastic range of activities and events for all ages, and with Love Parks Week underway, there’s no better time to get out and enjoy everything they have to offer."
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Councillor Jo Farrell, Cabinet Member for Communities and Wellbeing at Blackpool Council said:

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"Our parks are more than just beautiful places - they’re vital for our health and wellbeing. “Spending time in green spaces has been shown to reduce stress, improve fitness and bring people together, which is why it’s so important we celebrate and make the most of them during Love Parks Week."
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Come and join the fun

Everyone is encouraged to come along and take part in the events, or simply enjoy their local park or green space in their own way during the week.

See the full schedule of events

Let’s celebrate the spaces that bring our community together.

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