Love Parks Week 2026: Swindon residents urged to visit green spaces

People in Swindon were being asked to get out into their local parks for Love Parks Week 2026, Swindon24 reported on Saturday 8 August 2026. The annual national campaign promotes the value of parks for health, wellbeing, wildlife and local communities.

Where the council suggested going

Swindon has more than 150 parks, play areas and open spaces. Swindon Borough Council said it hoped people would:

• spot wildlife at Coate Water
• walk the historic grounds of Lydiard Park
• visit the ancient woodland at Stanton Country Park
• enjoy the gardens at Queen's Park

The council planned to highlight parks across the borough during the week. Residents were invited to share their favourite parks and what makes them special, with some of those stories to be featured.

Who looks after them

Councillor Jake Chandler, the council's Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for the Environment, said: "Love Parks Week gives us the chance to showcase just how special they are in this week of national celebration."

He said park rangers keep the country parks clean and tidy, while parish councils, community groups and volunteer organisations look after other green spaces.

Lydiard and Coate Water both have play areas. Cllr Chandler said the advocacy groups Mum's on a Mission and Benjamin's Smile are working with the council on how to make these spaces more accessible to everyone.

Source: Swindon24.