Bassetlaw District Council is encouraging everyone to celebrate their local parks and open spaces as part of the annual ‘Love Parks Week’.
Organised by Keep Britain Tidy, Love Parks Week takes place across the country between 24 July and 2 August to celebrate the important role that green spaces provide for physical and mental wellbeing, bringing communities together, as well as wider environmental benefits.
We recently announced that Langold Country Park, The Canch in Worksop and Kings' Park in Retford, each picked up Green Flag awards for 2026/27. And as part of this week of celebration, we’re asking residents to share their favourite bits with us through a photo competition, with a chance to win two great prizes.
Cllr Darrell Pulk, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, said: "Love Parks Week is a chance to celebrate the fantastic parks and green spaces we have across Bassetlaw and the important role they play in our communities.
"We are incredibly proud of our parks, which provide welcoming spaces for people to relax, enjoy nature, spend time with family and friends, and support their health and wellbeing. They are valuable community assets that help make our district such a great place to live, work and visit."
In addition to Love Parks week, there will be lots of free children’s events and activities taking place over the summer, including Panto in the Park by TaleGate Theatre at Kings' Park in Retford, Learn to Ride sessions by Clancy Briggs Cycling Academy, also at Kings' Park, alongside an Extreme Wheels Roadshow drop-in event at The Canch in Worksop.
They are also home to relaxing walking routes, showcasing the parks' beauty spots and hidden gems, as well as art and sculptures, play areas and splash parks.
With this in mind we are encouraging people to submit photos of their favourite parts of our parks with a chance to win an Acorn Pass for Clumber Park (admission for two adults and up to six children for one visit) and a swimming pass for two adults and two children at Worksop, Retford or Bircotes leisure centres.
Go to https://bit.ly/Love-Parks-Week-Photo-Competition for more information about the competition and how you can submit your photos.
Last Updated on Tuesday, July 21, 2026