Parks and open spaces
Parks, Open Spaces and Play Areas with the City & District of St Albans form an important network of spaces and public places.
Alongside trees, these green spaces play a valuable role in improving the quality and character of District.
Parks and Green Spaces COVID-19 update
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday 23rd March 2020, the following facilities are closed, and will remain closed until further notice.
- Children's Play Areas
- Outdoor Fitness Areas and Equipment
- Multi Use Games Areas
- Sports Courts
- All public events have been cancelled until further notice
This is necessary to ensure social distancing, limit the spread of coronavirus and protect the health and safety of our communities.
Service News
Charter Market – new market layout being trialled to allow more stall holders to trade
St Albans City and District Council has worked with market traders to develop a revised Charter Market layout to allow more traders to operate at the twice-weekly market.
Charter Market – traders set to help shape market for safe social distancing
A team from St Albans City and District Council met with market traders on Friday (31 July) to listen to their concerns and their ideas for running the Charter Market during the current pandemic.
Leisure centres reopened
Leisure centres owned by St Albans City and District Council have reopened after being shut during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Purchase of major City Centre office block
A major retail and office block which has been on the market for £7.2 million could be bought by St Albans City and District Council.
Extra borrowing needed to complete new Harpenden leisure and cultural centres
Extra borrowing has been recommended to complete the ambitious development of new leisure and cultural centres in Harpenden.
Heritage Trail plan for St Albans
A proposal to complete a Heritage Trail in St Albans City to highlight its remarkable historical buildings, famous people and events has been put forward.
Phased Reopening of St Albans Museum + Gallery and Verulamium Museum
As part of the loosening of lockdown regulations, the government has announced that museums and galleries are now allowed to reopen.
Charter Market shortlisted for national award
St Albans Charter Market has been shortlisted for a prestigious Great British Food Award – and you can vote it into first place.
Protect the environment on Super Saturday
Park visitors in St Albans District are urged not to drop litter and cause environmental damage during the “Super Saturday” weekend.
Leisure contracts to be put out to tender
Management contracts for seven major leisure facilities in St Albans District will be put out to tender next year.
Grants for community groups
Voluntary and community groups can now apply for grants of up to £5,000 from a fund operated by St Albans City and District Council.
Request for updated financial figures for major City Centre project
A revised budget for a multi-million-pound St Albans City Centre development should be voted on next month, Councillors have proposed.
Alban Weekend online programme
Live music, cocktail-making demonstrations and craft sessions are to take place online as part of a reimagined Alban Weekend.
Please don't feed the birds
Visitors enjoying the attractions of Verulamium Park in St Albans are being urged NOT to feed the birds.
St Albans Museum + Gallery Lit Up in Blue and Green for NHS And Carers
St Albans Museum + Gallery has been lit up in blue and green to show ongoing support for frontline workers dealing with the Coronavirus outbreak.