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
Keep up social distancing and enjoy half term at home
Media release from Hertfordshire Resilience
New environment-friendly surface trialled in Clarence Park
A new eco-friendly surface is being trialled at a footpath in one of St Albans District’s flagship parks.
Harpenden leisure development: spoil fears addressed
Spoil from the development of Harpenden leisure centre is free of asbestos and other contaminants, Councillors have been assured.
Celebrating VE Day 75 at home - Media Release from Hertfordshire Resilience
'Celebrate VE Day 75 this Friday 8 May at home’, that’s the plea from Hertfordshire’s county council, 10 district and borough councils, emergency services and our local NHS.
Schools in Bloom returns despite Covid-19 pandemic
The Schools in Bloom contest for St Albans District is returning this year despite the Covid-19 emergency.
Alban Weekend reimagined online
The Alban Weekend is to be reimagined as an online event this summer because of the Covid-19 emergency.
Design chosen for major City Centre site
A new design for a major St Albans City Centre development has been chosen after the public were asked for their views.
Mayor’s Pride Awards – winners unveiled on Radio Verulam
The winners of the St Albans Mayor’s Pride Awards were unveiled on a special Radio Verulam broadcast after a planned ceremony was cancelled due to the Covid-19 crisis.
Plans to create a wilder St Albans District
Ambitious plans to create a wilder St Albans District have been boosted by £100,000 of funding.
Rothamsted Park’s ownership changes
Ownership of Rothamsted Park and some other green spaces in Harpenden is to be transferred to the Town Council at no cost.
Radio Verulam at the Healthy Hub
Community station Radio Verulam has highlighted the many services on offer at St Albans’ Healthy Hub.
Update on Harpenden Leisure and Cultural Centres development
Users of Harpenden’s Sports Centre are being offered alternative facilities while the building is closed so it can be transformed into a state-of-the-art cultural venue.
Verulamium Museum to be temporarily closed this February half-term for vital works
Verulamium Museum – renowned for its ancient treasures and some of the finest mosaics outside of the Mediterranean – is set to close temporarily this February to enable vital works to be undertaken
Plans for new community hub make major progress
Plans to revamp an ageing community centre in the Sopwell ward of St Albans are to advance to the pre-construction stage.
Holocaust Memorial Day Service
St Albans Mayor Councillor Janet Smith is to host a service to commemorate victims of the Holocaust and other genocides.
Revitalising The Ver: £300,000 pledged for next phase of the project
The Environment Agency has committed £300,000 to the next phase of the Revitalising the River Ver partnership project, Councillors have been told.