Enjoy your local park this Love Parks Week

As part of its Get Active Crawley campaign, Crawley Borough Council is encouraging everyone to get out and enjoy all that its beautiful local parks and green spaces have to offer this Love Parks Week which is taking place from 25 July to 3 August this year.

Love Parks Week is a national celebration led by Keep Britain Tidy highlighting the vital role green spaces play in boosting the health and wellbeing of residents and communities. Crawley Borough Council provides and maintains the parks and open spaces in Crawley.

Throughout the week, there is a range of family-friendly events happening across the town in our fantastic local parks so come along and get involved in the fun. Here’s a round-up of the coming week’s highlights:

Friday 25 July 

The start of Love Parks Week is the perfect time to pick up a racket and enjoy Crawley’s newly refurbished tennis courts. With nine courts available across Maidenbower, Southgate, and West Green parks, it’s never been easier to get involved. Booking is quick and simple online — annual household seasonal ticket holders can reserve up to 14 days in advance, while Pay and Play users can book up to seven days ahead. Find out more and book on the Crawley Clubspark webste. 

Saturday 26 July

Come along and enjoy Music on the Bandstand from 12 noon to 3pm in our Green Flag award-winning Memorial Gardens

 Sunday 27 July

If you take a stroll around the Green Flag award-winning Ifield Millpond, you can stop and visit Ifield Watermill, the only working watermill in Sussex, for their open day from 2pm to 5 pm. The mill is powered by its original water source, the adjacent Ifield Millpond.

 Until Monday 28 July

Hammonds Fun Fair is lighting up Southgate Park! Rides, games, and family fun await from 20–28 July. Make sure you have all the fun at the fair during Love Parks Week.

Tuesday 29 July

Celebrate Love Parks Week with us by joining one of our weekly wellbeing walks through Crawley’s stunning green spaces, including Goffs Park. It’s a great way to enjoy nature, stay active, and connect with your community. Visit the Crawley wellbeing website for more information.

Thursday 31 July

Join our health walk at Tilgate Park today.

Friday 1 August

Crawley Wellbeing is proud to be a recognised Wheels for All centre and runs regular inclusive cycling sessions for adults and children (aged 8 and up) every Friday (until 2 September), creating a welcoming environment filled with encouragement and fun. Find out more on the Wheels For All website.

Saturday 2 August

There’s plenty to do at our Green Flag award winning Tilgate Park during Love Your Park Week. You can stroll around the lakes and gardens, play a round of golf, climb one of the Go Ape treetop challenges, relax and enjoy some food and drink at any of our cafes and restaurants or grab an ice cream. Maybe come along and see some of the wonderful animals in our Zoo where there are daily keeper talks throughout the summer or book an afternoon tea with Milo the Armadillo.

Sunday 3 August

As Love Your Parks Week comes to an end, why not visit Goffs Park our Green Flag award- winning park? You can hop on the charming model railway which is open every Sunday or try your hand at pitch and putt or footgolf, then grab a treat from the kiosk. A perfect family day out!