Parks and open spaces
We look after more than 130 parks and open spaces across Leicester.
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Each park has its own character with historic ruins, waterways, formal parks and flower gardens, country parks, sports fields and wildlife areas through to small neighbourhood play areas.
Bands in the Parks 2018 event dates
Bands in the Parks 2018 event dates
Mindfulness walking sessions
Walking can be beneficial to both physical and mental health. Our parks are holding 12 free mindfulness sessions between July and September. Sessions will be held at the following dates:
Evington Park
| Dates | Times |
| Thursday 16 August | 1.30-2.30pm |
| Thursday 20 September | 10-11am |
Abbey Park
| Dates | Times |
| Tuesday 28 August | 10-11am |
| Wednesday 5 September | 11am - 12noon and 2-3pm |
| Monday 10 September | 10-11am and 2-3pm |
| Tuesday 18 September | 10-11am and 1-2pm |