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Welcome to the official page for Barnsley Council's Parks Services. This includes posts that contain swearing or libelous statements.

The page will be updated on a regular basis, and will include information on; community events and activities, volunteering opportunities, information sharing, funding opportunities, volunteers and community groups. We reserve the right to delete, without notice, any comments from the page that are deemed inappropriate, disruptive or offensive to others.

29/10/2026

VOLUNTEERS from Riverlution have just done a sterling job removing Typha from the school pond at Carlton Marsh. If not managed, this plant will eventually choke small waterbodies such as this. Doing this brings benefits to the pond by allowing other aquatic plants, amphibians and invertebrates to thrive. Two of our regular volunteers were clearing up after the weekend storm. A sinister visitor was keeping watch!

22/10/2026

Total Body Walks are taking place across various parks and green spaces this year. The next one is on 31st October, 10am - 12pm, at Locke Park (fancy dress encouraged! 🧛‍♂️🎃)

Find out more through the post shared below, or via the Barnsley Sport and Physical Activity Team Facebook.

02/10/2026

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01/10/2026

Yesterday we came together to celebrate some fantastic results in the 2026 Yorkshire in Bloom competition.

Community groups, volunteers, schools, organisations and parks from across Barnsley were recognised for the hard work, passion and dedication they put into caring for local green spaces and helping communities thrive.

There was plenty to celebrate, including Platinum and Joint Category Winner recognition for Cannon Hall Park & Gardens, Gold and Joint Category Winner success for Owd Martha's Yard, and a special award for Carlton Marsh Nature Reserve as it celebrates 50 years as a Local Nature Reserve.

Congratulations to everyone involved and thank you to all the volunteers, groups and supporters who help make Barnsley bloom year after year.

Sustainable Barnsley

30/09/2026

It's the Barnsley in Bloom Awards tonight! This evening, we will be celebrating the achievements of groups across the borough who entered Yorkshire in Bloom 2026.

We look forward to seeing everyone tonight and wish all groups the best of luck!

22/09/2026

Just 2 more days to Yorkshire in Bloom Awards day and bringing home all the wonderful certificates for our Barnsley in Bloom entries, good luck to all our Friends of Parks groups and Volunteers in this years competition ...we have everything crossed....🍀🤞

18/09/2026

For 50 years, local volunteers have helped protect and care for Carlton Marsh Nature Reserve, creating a thriving home for wildlife and a valued green space for the community.

This week, volunteers, local councillors and the Mayor of Barnsley came together to celebrate the reserve's remarkable milestone and recognise the people who have helped shape its success over the past five decades.

More than 2,000 species have been recorded at the reserve over the years, thanks to the dedication of volunteers, Barnsley Council staff and conservation partners.

Here's to everyone who has played a part in helping Carlton Marsh thrive.

Want to read more about the volunteers dedication to this nature Reserve? Find the link to our website in the comments below 👇

15/09/2026

Roald Dahl's Golden Ticket Trail is taking place today in Wilthorpe Park!

Drop in any time between 3pm and 4:30pm to enjoy the free activity.

Can you find all the golden tickets? 🎫

Barnsley Council North Area Team Barnsley Parks & Green Spaces

06/09/2026

Today is the *FINAL* day of the Pride of Yorkshire lion trail 🦁

This free sculpture trail celebrates 150 years of Sheffield Children's Hospital, and is helping to raise funds towards the redevelopment of Sheffield Children's Hospital Emergency Department!

If you haven't seen them already, or want to wish them well on their travels when they leave, make sure you pop in to Elsecar Park to see 'Lions on't Loose in Barnsley' and 'Sun', and visit Locke Park to see 'Walk on the Wild Side'.

Address

Westgate Plaza 1
Barnsley
S702DR

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

01226 774353

Website

https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/parks-and-open-spaces/

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