Enjoying our parks and open spaces

We want everyone to be able to enjoy our parks and open spaces. Please consider others, and:

• Don’t litter – take your rubbish home if bins are full
• Don’t have BBQs or loud parties
• Don’t gather in large groups

Do leave in good time

We usually aim to have opened all our locked sites by 9am every day, unless stated otherwise. Some sports areas are only opened for certain pre-booked activities.

• Attendant hours (Word file)
• Closing times (Word file)

The general byelaws cover pleasure grounds, public walks, open spaces and the town square.

View our general byelaws (PDF)

For further information about walking dogs in parks and cleaning up after your dog please see our dog control orders.

If you'd like to let us know about something you've seen in your park, playground or open space, there are lots of things you can report directly to us, and we'll look into it.