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
Parks and Green Spaces are open but please comply with the current social distancing guidelines when visiting.
The following Parks and Leisure facilities are closed due to the current restrictions:
- Sports Pavilions
Please check with your Town or Parish Council regarding the status of the facilities managed by them.
Service News
COVID-19 recovery grants for community groups
Community and voluntary groups in St Albans District that have been supporting people during the pandemic can apply for grants of up to £20,000.
Quaker Garden to be cordoned off temporarily
An historic garden in St Albans City Centre is to be closed temporarily during the construction of a major housing and commercial development.
Beating the Bounds: residents invited to maintain ancient ceremony
Residents are being asked by the Mayor of St Albans to maintain the ancient custom of Beating the Bounds.
New £220,000 Clarence Park play area opens
A new £220,000 children’s playground at Clarence Park in St Albans has been officially opened with hundreds of people attending in the first week.
Top of the Plots - allotment society to exhibit at national show
An allotment society from St Albans District has been invited to exhibit at one of the most prestigious garden shows in the country.
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.
Group activities return to St Albans District’s leisure centres
Exercise classes and indoor sports are among the activities that will resume at four St Albans District leisure centres on Monday 17 May.
New benches for St Albans City Centre
Two new benches have been provided for St Albans residents in popular spots in the City Centre.
Major Leisure Centres in St Albans District reopen
Thousands of people have already visited four major leisure centres in St Albans District that have reopened following the national COVID-19 lockdown.
New property investment strategy
A new property investment strategy has been drawn up by St Albans City and District Council.
Council completes purchase of landmark building for regeneration project
A landmark building in St Albans City Centre has been bought to help finance a major regeneration project.
Charter Market – major changes proposed
Major changes have been proposed to improve the running of St Albans’ historic Charter Market after extensive consultations with traders and residents.
Plans to rebuild a community centre move forward
A planning application to rebuild an ageing community centre in St Albans is to be submitted early next month.
Community lottery to raise money for District’s good causes
Plans for a lottery to raise funds for voluntary and community groups in St Albans District have been approved.
Work to start on new Clarence Park play area
Work is to begin next month on a new £220,000 children’s playground at Clarence Park in St Albans.
Development plans should face further scrutiny, Council Committee says
Plans to redevelop the St Albans Charter Market depot should be examined further, a Council Committee has said.