Our Work

We care for over 6,000 acres of green space in Milton Keynes including river valleys, ancient woodlands, lakes, parks and landscaped areas along the city’s grid roads. This section gives more information about the work we do across the city.

Our Story

Established as an independent charity in 1992, we care for over 6,000 acres of green space in Milton Keynes.
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Landscape Management

Discover how we maintain and develop the city's parks and green spaces.
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Volunteering

The Parks Trust has over 200 volunteers who play a vital role in helping us to keep the parks beautiful and exciting places to visit. Find out about the important work they do and how you can get involved.
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Wildlife in our Parks

Discover local wildlife and our commitment to the new Biodiversity Action Plan for Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. Learn how we thrive to protect and create natural habitats in the city's parks.
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Public Art in our Parks

There are 30 pieces of public art situated across the city's parks for visitors to admire.
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Heritage in our Parks

We are responsible for many pieces of significant local heritage and scheduled ancient monuments that show a glimpse of what Milton Keynes' would've looked like in the past.
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Our Property Portfolio

We have a varied property portfolio which helps fund the maintenance of Milton Keynes' parks.
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Safety in our Parks

Find out how to stay safe whilst enjoying Milton Keynes' vast green space.
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Flood Defences

Milton Keynes is home to an array of effective flood defence techniques to reduce residential flooding, including floodplains, balancing lakes and sustainable drainage systems.
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Hosting Events in Our Parks

The parks are ideal places to hold your own event, from community picnics to sporting events; to large concerts and festivals. Milton Keynes’ parks host over 500 events each year and we welcome requests from groups and organisations to organise their own events and activities in our parks. We work with many groups to hold safe and successful parkland events.
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Licensed Activities

From commercial dog walkers to fitness operators, our parks are home to many licenced activities.
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Interment of Ashes

The Tree Cathedral offers a tranquil space in the midst of stunning parkland to inter your loved ones ashes.
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Newlands Remembrance Walk

A special place of remembrance which links Campbell Park and Willen Lake.
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Middleton Wood Meadow

A joint project to enhance an area of Middleton Park, improving the habitat for wildlife by creating a woodland meadow.
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Purchase Firewood

Buy firewood harvested from our operational work in Milton Keynes' parks.
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Make a donation to The Parks Trust

The Parks Trust is a self-financing, independent charity. We care for over 6,000 acres of parkland and green space in Milton Keynes. Your donations go towards helping us manage and maintain the parkland and to be able to invest in activities and facilities that benefit all park users, now and forever.
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Our Policies

Read our policies on safeguarding, code of conduct, drones and more.
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Work For Us

Interested in working for The Parks Trust? Find out what vacancies we have available here.
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Our Blog

Check out the latest news and updates from Milton Keynes' parks.
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Accessibility

Find out how we're making your parks more accessible.
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Love Your Parks

We want everyone in Milton Keynes to love their parks. This guidance has been designed to ensure everyone can have a fun, enjoyable and safe time.
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We care for over 40 parks across Milton Keynes

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Campbell Park
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Howe Park Wood
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Great Linford Manor Park
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Furzton Lake
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Ouzel Valley Park
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Stony Stratford Nature Reserve
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Read our latest Annual Report and Financial Statements

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We have received the Green Flag Award for our entire network of parks for the seventh year in a row!

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