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We are the charity caring for Milton Keynes' parks, woodlands and lakes, forever.

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2023-24 was another jam-packed year for our charity, with our team members and volunteers going above and beyond to deliver outstanding work throughout the seasons.

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What's On

We host around 500 events and activities across Milton Keynes' green spaces every year. Check out what's on in your local parks.

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Person litter picking in a park wearing a high vis jacket
Canal Broadwalk

Community Litter Pick: Canal Broadwalk

18/07/2025

Help the local environment at this free litter pick along the Grand Union Canal.
Event tents and marquees set-up for International Festival in Milton Keynes
Campbell Park

IF: Milton Keynes International Festival

18/07/2025

This 10-day arts festival, produced by the Stables returns to Milton Keynes this July.
Yellow public art piece in a tree
Campbell Park

Milton Keynes Fringe Festival

18/07/2025

Enjoy the city’s biennial arts event taking place across Central Milton Keynes this July.
Two people sat drinking coffee inside church
Great Linford Manor Park

5 Ways Cafe at St. Andrew's Church

22/07/2025

Come along for a cuppa, a chat or a gentle guided walk at the dementia friendly cafe.
Bancroft

Walk & Talk: Weed or Wildflower? An introduction to plant ID at Bancroft

22/07/2025

What makes a weed? Come along on this guided identification walk to find out!
Howe Park Wood

Tree Tots

24/07/2025

Weekly outdoor nature play sessions for you and your little ones.
Waterhall Park

Woof Walk: Waterhall Park

26/07/2025

Let your dog explore and socialise at Waterhall Park.
Group of cyclists on a bike round around Milton Keynes park
Floodplain Forest

Parks & Ride: Floodplain Forest

27/07/2025

Join us for a leisurely beginner friendly ride around the Floodplain Forest and beyond.
Group of people walking through Great Linford Manor Park towards Manor house
Great Linford Manor Park

Great Linford Manor Park Guided Walk

27/07/2025

Join the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park on a guided walk to discover the historic features of this unique site.
Howe Park Wood

Nature Craft for Children

29/07/2025

Activities that help children learn about their local wildlife
Children doing indoor activity
Howe Park Wood

Summer Holiday Open Mornings

29/07/2025

Take part in nature challenges
Triceratops sculpture in blue, green and yellow in the park
Peartree Bridge

Peartree Bridge Event

30/07/2025

Join us for a fun afternoon at the Triceratops sculpture.
Large lake in Milton Keynes
Furzton Lake

Inclusive Stroll: Furzton Lake

05/08/2025

Join the Inclusive Strolls for a guided introductory walk through Milton Keynes’ green spaces.
Children picking up litter from parkland
Oakgrove

Family Litter Pick: Oakgrove Park

06/08/2025

Help the local environment with your family at this free event.
Stony Stratford

Family Bat Walk: Stony Stratford Nature Reserve

06/08/2025

Learn about native bats and how to hear and see them at this family friendly bat walk.
Child playing in the sandpit with parent at event in the park
Oakgrove

Parkland Play: Oakgrove Playpark

06/08/2025

Join us for an accessible play session in our parks this summer holiday.
Women's walking event in Milton Keynes park
Shenley Wood

Women's Walking Network: Shenley Wood

07/08/2025

Explore Shenley Wood at this monthly walking group for women.

Two children playing in outdoor area
Howe Park Wood

Tree Tots at Howe Park Wood

07/08/2025

Join us for an outdoor nature play session at Howe Park Wood.
Parent and child walking in the park
Great Linford Manor Park

SMOC Orienteering: Great Linford Manor Park

09/08/2025

Join South Midlands Orienteering Club for an orienteering event. Walk or run with a map.
Stanton Low Park

Community Volunteering: Meadow Makers

09/08/2025

Join us to weed out cow parsley to help native wildflowers reclaim their rightful place in the ecosystem.
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Orange and white butterfly resting on bluebells

Butterflies: What to spot this summer

17/07/2025

The UK is home to 59 species of butterfly! Learn more about what species to spot and how you can help the local population this summer.
Group of Parks Trust staff with Green Flag Award banner

Green Flag glory for Milton Keynes parks

16/07/2025

We are proud to receive a Green Flag Award for Milton Keynes' city-wide network of parks.
Ranger holding 3 barn owl chicks

Vital owl nesting boxes added to Milton Keynes' parks

18/06/2025

We're adding more nesting boxes in the city's green spaces to help improve the local Barn Owl populations.
Wildflower meadow with blue skies

Blooming biodiversity: How we monitor Milton Keynes’ meadows

12/06/2025

Discover how our Biodiversity team and conservations volunteers are assessing the development of the city's meadows.
Child holding litter poster with "Leave nothing but footprints" on it

We're excited to announce this year's Litter Poster Competition winners!

03/06/2025

Check out the winning designs which will be displayed across Milton Keynes this summer.
Person on mobility scooter holding out stick in front of gate

Opening the gates to accessibility in Ouzel Valley Park

03/06/2025

New wheelchair accessible gates have been installed to make it much easier to explore the park.
Web on tree branches from caterpillars

Webbed Wonders: Why web covered trees aren’t a cause for alarm

19/05/2025

Have you noticed trees draped in silky webs? Don't worry - nature is simply doing its thing!
The marina with several moorers canal boats

Double success for Campbell Wharf Marina!

01/05/2025

The marina has received the prestigious 5 Gold Anchor status and Clean Marina accreditation.
Litter pickers picking up can and dropping into black bin bag

Our Litter Poster Competition Finalists

29/04/2025

Vote for your favourite litter poster! The poster with the most votes will be displayed across Milton Keynes.
Three Parks Trust volunteers in purple uniform holding shovels

The Parks Trust volunteers help care for Milton Keynes' ponds

31/03/2025

Our conservation volunteers have been busy this winter helping to restore ponds along the Caldecotte Brook.
Children picking up litter from a park

Calling all Primary Schools! Enter the 2025 Litter Poster Competition

20/03/2025

Unleash your creativity and help us design a poster that encourages people to stop littering across the city.
Group of people walking in winter

MK Health Walks celebrates their 20 year anniversary!

20/02/2025

This free programme offers walks every day of the week, benefitting over 11,500 residents each year!

Request for Tender Applications for Ice Cream Concessions

12/02/2025

Apply to trade in some of Milton Keynes' most popular parks.
Group of Parks Trust volunteers holding their certificates

Celebrating Parks Trust volunteers at our annual awards evening

10/02/2025

The annual awards evening celebrates all that our volunteers do across Milton Keynes' parks.
Litter Cleansing Operative with litter picker and bin bag removing litter from the park

Meet the team keeping MK's parks clean

06/02/2025

Our small but dedicated team of Cleansing Operatives are always busy keeping the city’s green spaces clean and tidy.

Connect with nature with MKNHS

05/02/2025

Join the Milton Keynes Natural History society to learn more about local wildlife and find new places to explore.
Campbell Park trail sign infront of the Milton Keynes Rose sculpture

New trail explores the legacy of Campbell Park

20/01/2025

Discover the history of Milton Keynes' central park with this brand new trail.
Sheep arriving off truck in Campbell Park

Woolly residents are coming back to Campbell Park

14/01/2025

The city’s popular flock of sheep have returned to Campbell Park.
Volunteer helping a child at an outdoor learning session in the park

Supporting youth in nature: The role of our volunteers

10/01/2025

Learn about the valuable role our volunteers play in supporting the youth groups we run in the parks.
The Parks Trust team receiving their Green Flag award

A thriving year for MK's parks

19/12/2024

Find out what the charity which cares for your local parks has been up to in 2024.
View across the lake with Peace Pagoda in Milton Keynes
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