Special memories

Scotland's parks are well used and much loved. They are places where people come together, and those special moments can be celebrated with Parks4Life.

Donate now as a special celebration or in memory of someone who loved their park.

You can either donate online or email [email protected] for more information on how to donate in memory of someone special or as a one-off celebration gift.

Your gift will help our communities make the best of our treasured parks for everyone to enjoy now and in the future.

You can make a one-off or regular donation to Parks4Life online

Donate to Parks4Life

Scotland’s Parks4Life Fund is a partnership project between MyParkScotland and greenspace scotland, with all funds securely invested by MyParkScotland with the CCLA.

The Parks4Life Fund is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Scottish Government, people who love Scotland's parks and you. Thank you!

Thanks to National Lottery players

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Whether it’s taking the kids out to run off some of that Christmas Day excitement, an early morning jog to escape the in-laws, a wee walk with the dog while the turkey is cooking or a quiet walk to relax and unwind, Scotland’s parks are always there for us.

Donate to Parks4Life online now

Our parks make our lives better, supporting Parks4Life will help keep them this way.
Donate by text

Support Parks4Life quickly and easily with a text donation.
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The Park Portraits campaign aims to shine a light on the untold stories of our parks.
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Raise money for Parks4Life while you shop online at no additional charge to you.
Business supporters

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Parks4Life is a simple way for everyone who uses and loves Scotland’s parks to make a donation, large or small.
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Up to £1500 funding for local projects. Currently prioritising projects that provide healthy food and activities that boost children and young people’s mental and physical wellbeing.
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Other funding sources

There are lots of grant and funding programmes that can support greenspace and park projects, activities and events. Thinking about the impact or benefits of your project might help you identify other funding opportunities too.
Greenspace map

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

Crowdfunding appeal to support a major community-led initiative for wellbeing, enterprise and employment, benefiting the people of Levenmouth and beyond. The B-listed former Flax Mill building will be brought back to life, creating a sustainable and iconic centre piece for Silverburn Park.
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.
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.
Statistics

Statistics about the size and importance of greenspace across Scotland.
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Background and outputs from the Green Heat In Greenspaces (GHiGs) project for Scotland
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