Nottingham City Council - Parks and Open Spaces

Welcome to the Parks and Open Spaces page. www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/parks

Nottingham City has a historic network of open and green spaces with over 20% of the City's total land area made up of accessible, open and green spaces. https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/events-markets-parks-and-museums/parks-and-open-spaces/

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16/06/2026

🌊 ‼️Drowning Prevention Week – Respect the Water ‼️🌊 13th - 20th June

As the weather warms up, more people are heading to lakes, rivers and other waterways. But remember, the water is often much colder than it looks.

Cold water shock, hidden hazards and strong currents can catch anyone out, even strong swimmers.

✅ Swim at supervised locations where possible
✅ Never enter the water alone
✅ Avoid alcohol around water
✅ Know what to do in an emergency

🛟 Float to Live if you get into difficulty.

If you see someone in trouble:
📞 Call 999
🗣️ Tell them to float on their back
🛟 Throw them something that floats

Never enter the water to attempt a rescue yourself.

Enjoy the sunshine and stay safe. 💙

For more information:

https://www.rlss.org.uk/pages/category/drowning-prevention-week-campaign

https://rnli.org/safety/float

🌊

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
Open Water Education Network

12/06/2026

Free Yoga session at Victoria Embankment Memorial Garden!

Book your free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/yoga-in-the-park-tickets-1991769056866?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/06/2026

Want to learn more about butterflies? Join us for a free guided walk in one of the city's lesser known butterfly hot spots! This Friday at 10:30 - Meet us on Paddock Close/Park Chase NG6 8RB

Book your free ticket here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/guided-butterfly-walk-tickets-1991463509967?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*9xsu77*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQwNzc1ODg0OC4xNzgxMDA3Mjc0*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODEwMDcyNzMkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODEwMDcyNzMkajYwJGwwJGgw

01/06/2026

Free! Come to Victoria Embankment Memorial Garden to learn all about how to attract pollinators into your garden 🐝🐞🦋🐜

Wednesday, June 3 • 1 PM - 2:30 PM
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pollinator-friendly-planting-tickets-1989374552840?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*ex4qb4*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTk1MzU1NzE1Mi4xNzgwMzAwNTY4*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODAzMDA1NjckbzEkZzAkdDE3ODAzMDA1NjckajYwJGwwJGgw

29/05/2026

Dahlia Planting! 🌺

Thanks to the St Ann’s Allotments Horticulture City & Guilds Students who helped the Greenspace and Natural Environment Team to plant about 650 dahlias today!

Don’t forget, Saturday the 20th of June is Dahlia Day where members of the public can bring along your dahlias and plant them in our historic bed - we’re looking forward to seeing you there!

In August, this bed will be transformed into a wonderful array of colour and foliage as the dahlias bloom.