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Campbell Park Office With Bridge And Cricket Pitch

The release of The Parks Trust's 2024/25 Annual Report

22/07/2025

Read the published report to find out more about the charity's work in 2024-25.
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.