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

Which is why Bromsgrove District 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.

Bromsgrove District Cllr Steven Colella, whose portfolio covers Parks, said: “Our parks provide a place for people of all ages to congregate whether it’s to compete with friends on one of our courts, enjoy a picnic with friends and family or just walk the dog.

“We also organise a host of events throughout the year providing more free fun for everyone!”

The Council has a fun packed Summer programme of events in its parks, some to coincide with Love Parks Week. The Sanders Park programme includes:

• Green Fun Day Saturday 29th July 11am - 4pm A fun day for all the family, celebrating all things green & sustainable. FREE entrance & parking.
• Bandstand Music AD Concert Band Sunday 30th July 2.30 - 4.30pm
• Circus Kaos Workshops, every Tuesday in August, drop in from 12 - 4pm 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
• Angie Mack Hula Hoop Show Wednesday 2nd August Takes place at 12pm, 1.30pm & 3pm Hoops, hoops & more hoops! Everything you ever wanted & never needed to know about hula hooping.
• Dougie the Dino Thursday 3rd August Takes place at 12pm, 1.30pm & 3pm Come & meet Dougie, the baby Dinosaur who loves to be greeted & petted.
• Bandstand Music Black Country Big Band Sunday 6th August 2.30 - 4.30pm
• Junior Parkrun 2k timed run Sundays 9am

Cllr Colella added: “Sometimes we forget what’s on our doorstep so I hope Love Parks Week reminds residents to visit one of our parks and enjoy what’s on offer.”

To find out more about the Council’s parks visit Bromsgrove.gov.uk/parks and to see what other free Summer Fun is on in the District search the website for ‘cost of living’.