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.
District mapping service
Search interactive maps for grounds maintenance and Parks and Green Spaces near you
Service News
Update on plans to redevelop major City Centre site
A strategy aimed at enhancing the cultural assets of St Albans District to benefit residents and businesses and attract more visitors over the long-term is to be drawn up
Community grant fund opens for applications
Community groups and charities in St Albans District can apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects that help vulnerable people.
St Albans Platinum Party – more than 10,000 join the fun
Thousands of people enjoyed a free City Centre street party in St Albans to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
New community and cycling hub to open in St Albans
A brand new community centre is set to open in St Albans on Thursday 2 June. Cottonmill Community and Cycle Centre is managed by leisure operators Everyone Active in partnership
Join the historic Beating the Bounds ceremony
Everyone is welcome to take part in the ancient custom of Beating the Bounds with the Mayor of St Albans District on Sunday 22 May.
Cycling tracks opened at revamped community centre
New pump and cyclocross tracks have been opened at a St Albans community centre which is being revamped.
Clock Tower reopening delayed
The reopening of St Albans’ historic Clock Tower has been delayed to allow for emergency repairs.
St Albans Mayor’s Pride Awards: The Winners
A charity that campaigns against domestic violence was among the winners this year of the St Albans Mayor’s Pride Awards.
Cremation urn found during excavation work at site of ancient Roman town
Archaeological research is underway at the site of two new all-weather tennis and netball courts in Verulamium Park in St Albans.
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee to be marked by street party in St Albans
A free street party is to be held in St Albans City Centre to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee during the June bank holiday.
Council gains white ribbon status
St Albans City and District Council has gained White Ribbon status – showing that it is working to end male violence against women.
Community groups urged to sign up to good cause lottery
Rainbows, guides, sports clubs and other voluntary groups are being urged to sign up to the St Albans District Community Lottery.
Future of historic St Albans Charter Market outlined – mixture of stalls and gazebos in City colours proposed
The core of St Albans historic Charter Market is to become a mix of traditional market stalls and gazebos – all in the City’s famous blue and yellow colours.
Community grants – Council to award £50,000
Almost £50,000 of grants is to be given to community groups in St Albans District to support their highly important activities.
Community lottery: launch event for community groups
A lottery to raise much-needed funds for voluntary and community groups in St Albans District is to be launched this month:
Guidance on how to donate a memorial bench
Guidance for people who wish to set up a memorial bench in St Albans District to honour a loved one has been agreed.