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Our Policies

View The Parks Trust's policies below. For more information regarding any of these policies, please contact us.

Acquisition, Disposal and Development of Land Policy

Code of Conduct

Complaints Procedure

Drones Policy

Filming & Photography

Safeguarding Policy

Our Story

Established as an independent charity in 1992, The Parks Trust expertly cares for over 6,000 acres of beautiful and inspirational green space in Milton Keynes including parks, ancient woodlands, lakes, river valleys and 80 miles of landscaped areas along the city’s grid roads.

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Latest news

Discover what's going on in the parks by reading our latest blogs.

Grand Union Canal

Enjoy a journey along the Grand Union Canal

An illustrated map of The Grand Union Canal route through Milton Keynes, to help boaters, walkers and cyclists enjoy the picturesque canal corridor.

We need your help to protect one of Milton Keynes' ancient woodlands!

Discover more about how you can help us protect and sustain the parks and wildlife in Milton Keynes.

A day in the life of a Park Enforcement Officer

Our team of Park Enforcement Officers help keep Milton Keynes' parks safe for all to enjoy.

The Parks Trust has achieved Investing in Volunteers Accreditation

Learn more about the Investing in Volunteers Accreditation awarded to The Parks Trust.

The Parks Trust appoints new Chair and Trustees

Find out more about The Parks Trust new chair and trustees.

Celebrating a landmark year for Volunteering

Learn more about what our Parks Trust volunteers have been doing and why their awards are thoroughly deserved

Furzton Lake improvements where a pathway has been widened

Improving Access In Your Local Parks

Learn more about how The Parks Trust is making improvements to our parks to enable access for more people with additional needs

Coronation tree in Campbell Park

Tree Planted For Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

See the tree planted by The Parks Trust in honour of King Charles III coronation

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Monitoring Reptiles and Amphibians with ACOs

Discover more about how we help our wildlife thrive

Campbell Park Turns 40!

As Campbell Park turns 40, find out more of the history behind one of our most special parks

Access Ambassadors and Parks Trust staff at the AccessAble Guides launch event

Making Milton Keynes' parks more accessible

Learn more about how The Parks Trust is making our green spaces more accessible to everyone.

The Parks Trust team receiving their Milton Keynes Education Award

The Parks Trust has been awarded a Milton Keynes Education Award

Team at the Parks Trust receives a Milton Keynes Education Award

The Parks Trust team receiving their Green Flag award

The Parks Trust officially recognised for their network of parks by prestigious the Green Flag Award

Learn more about the Green Flag Awards and how Parks Trust worked hard to receive this accolade.

Riverfly Monitoring on the Ouzel

Riverfly Monitoring on the Ouzel

Learn more about how we monitor riverfly populations in Milton Keynes' rivers with the help of our volunteers.

People running in park during autumnal season

The release of The Parks Trust's 2023/24 Annual Report

Read more about what The Parks Trust has achieved this year and our financial update.

Group of visitors enjoying the Heritage Open Days

Heritage Open Days return to MK’s parks!

Come and join our Heritage Open Days and learn more about the history of Milton Keynes.

The Bee and the Butterfly mosaic at Howe Park

New Artwork Unveiled at Howe Park Wood

The reveal of our latest public art piece, created by Melanie Mosaics.

Tractor and seed harvester machinery in Milton Keynes park

Developing Milton Keynes' wildflower meadows

We have been busy collecting wildflower seeds to help improve habitats for local pollinators.

School on outdoor learning field trip

Celebrating another incredible year of outdoor learning!

Look back on what we got up to with local schools over the last academic year.

Dog walking on lead next to sheep in park

Dogs on leads, please

Sheep and cattle graze Milton Keynes' parkland, please ensure you keep your dogs on leads in these areas.