Resources

Benefits of parksFrom mitigating the effects of climate change to improving the health of the nation, parks and green spaces play a vital part in our lives.

History of parks

Case studies of good practice from parks managers, community groups and more.

Case studiesRead case studies or download a template and guidance to submit your own

Involving communities in their local green spaces.

"Friends of the park" community groupsThe best way to get involved in your local park is to form a friends group or join an existing one. Find out more about how you can get started...

Fund your parkDoes your local park need a facelift or even just a new sign? The process of looking for and applying for financial assistance with your project can seem daunting. We want to help you find and apply for any funding streams that you may be eligible for.

Save your parkWhat do you do if you find out that your local park is under threat from the proposed building of a car park, supermarket or new road?

Events in your park with case studiesFind out about our Park It! project, what is happening in a park near you, how to organise events in your local park and much more.

ToolkitsWe have developed a range of downloadable toolkits on challenges facing community groups.

Every Action CountsEvery Action Counts (EAC) is about how groups of people can have a bigger impact for a better future by working together. There’s action we can all take as individuals and families and there’s also action we can take together through local groups and in our communities.

Managing parks and green space is an involved, professional process. In this section you will find a wealth of information, guidance, articles and case studies to help in the management of your parks.

GreenSTATGreenSTAT is an online park visitor feedback tool that gives local residents the opportunity to comment on the quality of their local parks, as well as providing the park providers with feedback about the people who visit them and how they could be improved.

ManagementManaging parks and green space is an involved, professional process. In this section you will find a wealth of information, guidance, articles and case studies to help in the management of your parks.

Policy and researchGreenSpace conferences aim to address and promote the most relevant issues concerning our parks and green spaces.

Spaces&PlacesOur bi-monthly magazine brings you news from around the sector as well as interviews and in-depth articles on relevant issues. View previous articles and find out how to subscribe.

Conference reportsGreenSpace conferences result in reports that provide a wealth of information delivered by experts on specific green space related topics. Browse our reports and download a publication order form if you would like to purchase them.

Good Parks Guide