Welcome to the Open
Spaces Forum
Community Space
Get involved
Introducing your one-stop shop for advice and guidance to help you make the most of your local parks and green spaces.
Getting started
The key things to consider if you would like to set up a community group or friends of group.
Your local
Find out what’s going on in your local area, what volunteering opportunities in parks and green spaces are available and where to find additional support.
People power
Our parks and green open spaces are community spaces, they are spaces for friends, families, and the local community to get together
Running projects
Guides, templates and inspiration for events and activities you can run in your parks and green spaces, as well as case studies showcasing what other groups have done.
Funding advice
The latest tops tips and guidance for finding funding, writing grant applications and organising fundraisers.