Barnsley Parks & Green Spaces

15/06/2026

The World Cup is nearly here and to celebrate, the Barnsley Sport and Physical Activity Team are hosting an exciting World Cup trail alongside Barnsley FC Community Trust!

Head along and enjoy a football themed trail with fun-filled games to take on⚽

Barnsley FC Community Trust

15/06/2026

Have you visited School Street play area in Darton yet?

Through the Love Where You Live programme, the space has been updated with repainted play equipment, repaired surfacing and the addition of new swings and a seesaw, helping keep it ready for everyday play.

It’s a great spot for families to get outside, be active and enjoy some fresh air to start the week.🌿☀️

Please help keep the park in good condition by looking after the equipment and reporting any issues or damage.

Love Where You Live is helping us create a Barnsley that feels vibrant and welcoming.

Find out more about the Love Where You Live programme and how you can get involved at 👇
www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/community-and-volunteering/love-where-you-live/

12/06/2026

A refresh has taken place at Spring Vale play area in Pen*stone 🌿

Through the Love Where You Live programme, work has included repainting play equipment and improving surfacing, alongside a new seesaw. Updates are also taking place to the multi-use games area and youth shelter, with new markings and target games being added.

Please help keep this space clean, tidy and welcoming so everyone can enjoy it.

Love Where You Live is helping us create a Barnsley that feels vibrant and welcoming.
Find out more about the Love Where You Live programme and how you can get involved in the comments below 👇

10/06/2026

With the weather set to be warm this weekend, it’s a great time to get outside and enjoy your local park ☀️🌿

At Central Park in Kendray, work through the Love Where You Live programme has helped refresh the space for all ages. This includes repainted play equipment, improved surfacing, a new spinny dish, refreshed floor markings and a refurbished zip wire in the Teen Zone.

Whether you’re heading out to play, be active or just enjoy some fresh air, it’s a great place to spend time with family and friends.

Love Where You Live is helping us create a Barnsley that feels vibrant and welcoming.

Find out more about the Love Where You Live programme and how you can get involved in the comments.

09/06/2026

If you’re out and about in Darfield, Bellbrooke Avenue play area is one worth stopping by 🌿

Through the Love Where You Live programme, the space has been updated with refreshed surfacing and repainted play equipment, along with new seating and bins. The multi-use games area has also been re-marked with target games, giving children and young people more ways to play and be active.

It’s a great place to spend some time outdoors, whether that’s getting active or simply enjoying the fresh air with family and friends ☀️

Please help look after your local park by using bins and reporting any issues or concerns – it helps keep the space welcoming for everyone.

Love Where You Live is helping us care for the places we share and build a Barnsley that feels welcoming, vibrant and full of opportunity.

Find out more about Love Where You Live in the comments.

08/06/2026

Meet Locke Park's Lioness! Our 'Walk on the Wild Side' lioness is eager to meet you.

Each lion has a special code, so make sure you sign up to the Pride of Yorkshire trail and input the code to check them off the list!

08/06/2026

Meet the Pride at Elsecar Park! Our two lions, 'Sun' and 'Lions on't Loose in Barnsley', are eager to meet you.

Each lion has a special code, so make sure you sign up to the Pride of Yorkshire trail and input the code to check them off the list!

08/06/2026

Elsecar Park's lions are awake and ready to meet you! 🦁

05/06/2026

As part of the Love Where You Live programme, the play area at Stanhope Street in Kingstone has been refreshed with repainted play equipment, improved surfacing, and the addition of new bins and swings with tiger mulch underneath, helping create a safer place for children to play.

It’s a great spot for families to take a break, get some fresh air and enjoy a bit of outdoor time together. ☀️

Please help look after your local park by using bins and reporting any issues or anti‑social behaviour – it’s everyone’s space to enjoy.

We’re working to create a Barnsley that’s welcoming and vibrant for all.

Find out more about Love Where You Live in the comments below. 👇

04/06/2026

Team Leader Opportunity within our Public Rights of Way/ Ranger Service...

Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.