Category Archives: Parks

Residents in Mixenden enjoyed a family fun day event to celebrate the reopening of the Sunny Bank Road play area and the Mixenden Urban Park. Calderdale Council is delivering improvements in the area around Ash Green Community Primary School, with funding from the Council, the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Active Calderdale. This has… read more … about Fun in the sun as new and improved play facilities reopen>>

Sunny Bank play area with people enjoying the equipment

Thousands of people enjoyed the successful return of the People’s Park Festival in Calderdale, celebrating the diversity of the borough’s culture. On Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August, the beautiful People’s Park in Halifax came alive with film, food, entertainment and music, showcasing Calderdale’s multicultural identity and celebrating South Asian Heritage Month.  Over 3000 people… read more … about Thousands enjoy a joyful celebration of diverse cultures>>

Costumes at People's Park Festival

Local playgrounds are an important part of family life for many people – from having a family trip out or spending time with friends, to exercising or watching wildlife. Now Calderdale Council is giving people the chance to shape improvements to play areas across the borough. People who visit Calderdale’s play areas – whether that’s… read more … about Have your say to shape local play>>

Work is progressing on an extensive programme of improvements at Shroggs Park in north Halifax, making the park more attractive and welcoming for all. Shroggs Park is a large green space and woodland area just outside Halifax town centre. The Grade II listed park is steeped in history, opening in 1881 and remaining at the… read more … about Moving forward with park improvements>>

Monument in Shroggs Park after cleaning

Three Calderdale parks have been recognised as some of the best in England and Wales, after receiving the prestigious Green Flag Award. Centre Vale Park in Todmorden, Manor Heath Park and Jungle Experience in Halifax, and Shibden Park, also in Halifax, have all been awarded Green Flag status, the international quality mark for parks and… read more … about Green Flag success for Calderdale parks>>

Manor Heath Park walled garden

Parks and local green spaces in Calderdale are set to benefit from £500,000 of funding from Sport England, to support a range of improvements. Calderdale Council, through the Active Calderdale local delivery pilot, has received confirmation from Sport England that its bid for funding has been successful. The £500,000 grant will support the Active Calderdale… read more … about Sport England funding supports park improvements>>

Active Calderdale logo

An extensive programme of improvement work is taking place at Shroggs Park in north Halifax making the park more attractive and welcoming for all. Shroggs Park is a large green space and woodland area just outside Halifax town centre. It’s a popular facility and welcomes visitors all year round, including over 100 runners every weekend… read more … about Park improvements to benefit local communities>>

Cllr Jenny Lynn, Calderdale Council's Cabinet Member for Public Services and Communities