This category relates to all things to do with parks in Preston including Avenham and Miller Park, Ashton Park, Haslam Park, Moor Park and others
King Charles III Coronation to be celebrated with Big Lunch at Avenham ParkThe Coronation of King Charles III is to be celebrated at Preston city centre’s Avenham Park. As part of the national Big Lunch initiative to celebrate the occasion, an event […]
12 months ago Plans to build £9.7m Ashton Park sports hub up for discussionPlans to build a new sports community hub including a 3G football pitch in Ashton Park will be discussed in a Cabinet meeting today (Wednesday 19 April). The proposal forms […]
1 year ago In pictures: Egg rolling 2023 in Avenham ParkPrestonians braved the wet weather today to celebrate the annual egg rolling event in Avenham and Miller Parks. The Easter Monday tradition dating back to Victorian times has seen communities […]
1 year ago Sister launches fundraiser and pays tribute to ‘sparkling ray of sunshine’ Rachel JacksonThe sister of Rachel Jackson has launched a fundraiser to help with funeral and memorial costs. Sarah Jackson has created a GoFundMe where she pays tribute to Rachel and describes […]
1 year ago Advertisement Advertisement Body found in search for woman missing from AvenhamOfficers searching for a missing woman have sadly found a body. Rachel Jackson, 38, from Manchester, was reported missing from the Wadham Road area of Avenham yesterday (Friday 31 March). […]
1 year ago Worden Park to see major drainage and footpaths workLeyland’s Worden Park is in line for an overhaul to make it more accessible – and attractive – to its many users. South Ribble Borough Council cabinet has given the […]
1 year ago Tennis court revamp to see charge for use in Moor Park, Haslam Park and Ashton ParkCharges are set to be introduced to use the tennis courts at three of Preston’s major parks when they reopen after getting upgrades ahead of the peak summer playing season. […]
1 year ago Preston’s Easter Egg rolling returning to Avenham and Miller ParkPreston’s annual Egg Rolling event is back for 2023 on Monday 10 April, with entertainment and performances for all ages. The Easter Monday tradition is back with a variety of […]
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