Volunteering in the park

There are a number of ways to get involved with the park: gate locking, gardening and helping with events like the summer fair.

Please note, volunteering activities may change throughout the year – keep an eye on our noticeboards in the park, here, and on our Facebook page for updates.

Friends of West Bank Park

Our aim is to help preserve, manage and develop West Bank Park for the benefit of the local community. We regularly organise and undertake practical work and public events in cooperation with the council. We are consulted by the council on developments and changes within the park. Our main activities are: Fund raising to ensure… Continue reading Friends of West Bank Park

Gate Locking

After a period of not being locked after dark, as of 1st Nov 2016, the park gates were once again locked overnight, thanks to The Friends of West Bank Park and a Council Ward Grant. The Friends of West Bank Park were given the grant to pay Eboracum Security Ltd. to lock the gates at… Continue reading Gate Locking

Volunteer groups

The park has a number of brilliant and enthusiastic volunteer groups running, which help maintain areas of the park, offer opportunites for people to get involved with the life of the park and provide time and space for people to meet and enjoy the wonderful spaces the park has to offer. Friends of West Bank… Continue reading Volunteer groups