From lovely lakes and super slides to extraordinary events and fantastic flowers, Redditch’s parks have something for everyone to enjoy.

Which is why the Council is urging residents to take time and enjoy the open spaces as part of Love Parks Week which runs from July 28 to August 6.

The Council has signed up to Keep Britain Tidy’s annual campaign which celebrates parks, green spaces and the dedicated volunteers and workers who look after them.

Redditch Borough Cllr Joanne Beecham, whose portfolio covers Parks, said: “Our parks can bring people together whether it’s gathering for a picnic, feeding the ducks or pushing a little one on a swing. “And there’s something for everyone to enjoy - what’s not to love about our parks!”

There’s lots of free activities to do in our parks including disc golf and walks and the Council has also organised lots of fun things to do at the parks to mark the week:

Arrow Valley Amphitheatre

• Professor Chandler's Punch & Judy Show Tuesday 1st August Takes place at 12pm, 1.30pm & 3pm A simple pleasure for all ages, which never fails to delight. Come & see the Crocodile & old Mr Punch up to their usual tricks!
• Juggling Jim's Circus Workshops Friday 4th & Tuesday 8th August Takes place at 12pm, 1.30pm & 3pm Jim Millar’s Circus Workshops are a legend in their own lunchtime - plate spinning, tightrope walking, diablo & more!

Arrow Valley Park

• Reddi the Fox’s Trail (Activity trail for children) (start at Visitor Centre) Any time £1 per pack inc. crayons, leaflet & badge
• Disc Golf Any day during the summer
• Orienteering Any day during the summer
• Trail Walks
• Any day during the summer

Morton Stanley

• Circus Kaos Workshops, Every Wednesday in August Takes place at 12pm, 1.30pm & 3pm Roll up for the Circus Kaos Workshops with lots of equipment to play, learning & fun for all ages from 6 - 106 with the help of Steve Kaos.
• Glamba Drumming Workshops Thursday 3rd August Takes place at 12pm, 1.30pm & 3pm Fun drumming workshops with Nick from Glamba, which are suitable for all the family. Try out unusual percussion instruments from around the world.

Council Leader Matt Dormer added: “Our borough boasts a wealth of parks and open spaces and I hope this special week encourages more visitors to see for themselves what’s on offer. And what’s more, it’s free fun for everyone!”

To find out more about the Council’s parks and green spaces visit redditchbc.gov.uk/parks To discover more free things to do this Summer visit redditchbc.gov.uk/costofliving to see our latest leaflet.