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Meet The Team

Our Community Engagement Van is on tour!

Ouzel Valley Park

Wed 03 Jun 2026

12:30 PM - 14:30 PM

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Suitable for all ages

Free

Throughout the year we will be touring our Community Engagement Van across the city, setting up in different parks each time to provide an opportunity to chat to us, learn more about the work of the Trust and find out about upcoming events and activities.

Our next stop is: Ouzel Valley Park

On Wednesday 3rd June, between 12:30pm - 2:30pm, we will be at the Ouzel Valley Park car park, Newport Road. What3Words location energy.soup.poet

Please note, there are no toilets or refreshments available at this park.

No booking is required. We hope to see you there!

Events in the parks

We host around 500 events and activities every year including guided walks, talks, community events and festivals. Browse what's coming up in your local parks.

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Person performing to audience on stage in Campbell Park

Zimbabwe Heritage Festival

Experience the vibrant traditions of Zimbabwe in Milton Keynes.

Woof Walk: Linford Wood

Let your dog explore and socialise at Linford Wood.

Cyclists crossing a bridge in parkland with a lake beside them

Parks & Ride: Furzton Lake

Join us for a leisurely family ride around Furzton Lake and Tattenhoe Valley.

Public gathered on a guided walk at Great Linford Manor

Great Linford Manor Park

BSL Guided Sunday Walk: Great Linford Manor Park

British Sign Language interpreted guided history walk of Great Linford Manor Park.

Linford Lakes Nature Reserve

Walk & Talk: How to Spot an Otter

Learn top tips on how to find these playful mammals in your local parks.

People wearing gloves pulling plants out of the ground in a park

Loughton Valley Park

Community Volunteering: Himalayan Balsam Bashing

Join the Community Bash! Are you ready to battle this invasive species?

Crowd enjoying community event at Milton Keynes Rose in Campbell Park

Milton Keynes Rose

Volunteers’ Week Celebration

Milton Keynes is coming together to celebrate Volunteers’ Week 2026!

Large green community engagement van, with leaflets and posters on display, outside on a sunny day. A parasol is up, there is a giant connect 4 game out and also a Parks Trust ranger truck alongside.

Ouzel Valley Park

Meet The Team

Our Community Engagement Van is on tour!

Two children playing in outdoor area

Tree Tots

Join us for an outdoor nature play session at Howe Park Wood.

A group of women walking through parkland

Floodplain Forest

Women's Walking Network: Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve

Explore Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve at this monthly walking group for women.

Crowd of people sitting on the grass in a park. it is evening and the site is lit with fairy lights and the lights from the food vendors.

Great Linford Manor Park

Outdoor Film Club

Family friendly Outdoor Cinema screenings with live music and street food vendors.

Crowd in the park on a sunny day

Art in the Park

Join Milton Keynes Islamic Arts and Culture for its annual celebration.

Group of people walking with poles in green parkland

Introduction to Nordic Walking

Beginners introductory sessions to Nordic Walking.

A solo male runner at Caldecotte Lake

Caldecotte Lake

Parks & Run: Caldecotte Lake

Join us for our monthly run in the park!

Walk & Talk: Careers focus. A day in the life of a Landscape Officer

Find out what it is like to work as a Landscape Officer for The Parks Trust and how to get in to this field work.

Adult Bat Walk: Shenley Wood (June)

Journey into the twilight world of bats.

Two people sat drinking coffee inside church

Great Linford Manor Park

5 Ways Cafe at St. Andrew's Church

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

Person in purple jumping pulling Himalayan Balsam out of riverside

Community Volunteering: Bancroft Balsam Bashing

Help remove this invasive plant so that native flowers can flourish.

Group cycling through parkland on path

MK Health Rides

Make new friends and improve your health at these free bike rides.

Group of people on a guided walk with almshouses behind

Great Linford Manor Park

Great Linford Manor Park Guided Walk

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