Parks4Life events

Here are some events that you can join in to mark the launch of Parks4Life...

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How to use greenspace in Early Learning and Childcare (ELC)

The Thrive Outdoors team at Inspiring Scotland provide information on how to utilise greenspaces for outdoor play and learning with a range of resources offering innovative ways to do so
Parks for the Future in North Lanarkshire

A community cycling hub, a bridge spanning Strathclyde Loch, a residential outdoor centre, plans to generate renewable energy, and a major attraction based around play are some of the ambitious plans for country parks in North Lanarkshire
Community growing sites and covid-19 - frequently asked questions

Our colleagues from Social Farms and Gardens Scotland have summarised the questions being asked by community growers in relation to the tier system of covid-19 protection levels. A lot of the information will also be valuable to greenspace and parks groups.
Surviving to Thriving training programme - deadline for applying is 3rd December

Are you a Scottish greenspace and heritage organisations? Do you want to become more sustainable and improve your leadership, governance, business and community engagement skills? Then this programme is for you!

Donate online now

Our parks make our lives better. Let's help keep them this way.
Donate by text

Support Parks4Life quickly and easily with a text donation.
While you shop

Raise money for Parks4Life while you shop online at no additional charge to you.
Fundraise for Parks4Life

Parks are there for us every day, but they need your help to care for them.
Special memories

Parks are places where people come together, and those special moments can be celebrated with Parks4Life.
Business supporters

Become a match partner, offer in-kind support or make a one off donation.
Parks4Life Fund

Parks4Life is Scotland’s first ever fund for parks and greenspaces. Managed by greenspace scotland, it aims to raise £1million this year to help support Scotland’s parks.
More about Parks4Life

Parks4Life is a simple way for everyone who uses and loves Scotland’s parks to make a donation, large or small.

Bags of Help grants

Bags of Help funds local projects in Scotland, England and Wales that benefit their community. Apply now for £1000 towards Children and Young People projects.
Greenspace map

The greenspace map developed with Ordnance Survey provides information about the location and type of all of Scotland's greenspaces.
Our story

Since 2002, greenspace scotland has provided a national lead on greenspace, working towards our goal that everyone living and working in urban Scotland has easy access to quality greenspace which meets local needs and improves their quality of life.
What is greenspace?

Greenspaces are the 'green lungs' of our towns and cities which contribute to improving people's physical and mental health by providing places for informal recreation and 'breathing spaces' to take time out from the stresses of modern life.
How we work

We provide a national lead for action on parks and greenspaces. Working in partnership we pioneer new approaches to managing and resourcing greenspace.
Statistics

Statistics about the size and importance of greenspace across Scotland.
ParkPower is Rethinking Parks project

Nesta have announced that ParkPower will be one of five UK Rethinking Parks Prototyping projects.
Ebulletin

Our free, monthly e-bulletin includes local, national and international greenspace-related news, as well as the latest information from greenspace scotland and our members.
Find and enjoy greenspace

Explore and discover Scotland's wonderful parks and greenspaces using Scotland's greenspace map and MyParkScotland
Scotland commits to life-enhancing outdoor play

50 people and organisations, including greenspace scotland, sign up to national pledge on outdoor play and learning.