Parks and open spaces

We are responsible for the provision, management and maintenance of over 720 hectares of public parks and green spaces, including:

• Formal parks and open spaces
• Bowling greens
• Tennis courts
• Outdoor gym equipment
• Allotments
• Children's play areas
• Skate parks
• Ball courts
• Country parks
• Local nature reserves
• Greenways
• Playing fields
• Woodlands
• Water bodies.

Have a look at this combined map (opens new window) If you would like to just view a certain layer, take out the ticks.

Parks management staff are based at Hardshaw Brook Depot, Parr Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 1JR.

The Ranger service operates from four main parks:

• Victoria Park, City Road, Windle 
• Mesnes Park, Park Road North, Newton-le-Willows
• Sankey Valley Country Park, Blackbrook Road, Blackbrook
• Taylor Park, Grosvenor Road, West Park