Parks and open spaces - information and advice news

Water Splash in Clifton Park - open this weekend.

Published: Wednesday 28th September 2011

Calling all water babes - the Water Splash in Rotherham's Clifton Park will be opening specially this weekend to help keep the kids cool!

New park opens in Rotherham

Published: Thursday 21st July 2011

An exciting town centre green space in the shadow of Rotherham Minster is set to open this month as a much-anticipated project comes to fruition.

Have an 'eggcellent' adventure this Easter

Published: Friday 1st April 2011

Kids are being invited to an "eggstra" special Easter event this half-term in one of Rotherham’s green gems.

Boston Castle restoration gets go-ahead

Published: Thursday 24th March 2011

One of Rotherham's historic landmarks, Boston Castle, is closer to being restored and brought back into public use.

Support Rotherham’s red-nosed ranger

Published: Thursday 10th March 2011

Comic Relief day is fast approaching and one plucky Rotherham park ranger is getting set to support it in his own unique way.

Celebrate Christmas early at Thrybergh Country Park

Published: Tuesday 30th November 2010

Father Christmas will be swapping his sleigh for something a little bit sportier on Sunday December 12 with a very special day of festive celebrations for all the family at Thrybergh Country Park.

Start your festive season the traditional way

Published: Wednesday 17th November 2010

Christmas is coming early to Herringthorpe Valley Park with a traditional event guaranteed to get everyone in the festive mood.

Changes to Rotherham Show programme

Published: Wednesday 8th September 2010

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Ravens Parachute Display Team, have had to withdraw from performing at the Rotherham Show this weekend.

Petanque at Clifton Park!

Published: Monday 6th September 2010

The park is now home to a purpose-built petanque piste - an outdoor court where the European game of petanque can be played by all the family.

Ulley Country Park set to re-open

Published: Thursday 5th August 2010

Three years after floods forced its closure, Ulley Country Park is preparing to open its gates to the public once again.

Master Plan for Newhill park

Published: Monday 7th June 2010

Your chance to comment on the new master plan for Newhill park