Knowsley’s Green Space Rangers and parks’ ‘Friends’ groups organise a variety of fun activities and events suitable for the whole family.
What's on
Summer Activity Plan 2023
Visit www.knowsleynews.co.uk to find out more about our seasonal Green Space Ranger ‘what’s on’ programme of events.
Regular Walking Sessions
Stadt Moers Environment Centre
Beginners: Approximately 1 mile (45 minutes)
Thursdays: 11am to 12pm
Intermediate: 3 to 5 miles (approximately three hours)
Tuesdays: 12:15pm to 3.30pm/4pm
Advanced: 4 to 6 miles (approximately three hours)
Thursdays: 12.15pm to 3.30pm/4pm
Halewood Park, Okell Drive, Halewood
Walking for Beginners (Halewood Walking Club): Approximately 1 mile (45 minutes)
Mondays: Halewood Park: 10am to 11am. Please call 0151 488 6151 for more information.
Intermediate: 3 to 4 miles (approximately two hours)
Tuesdays: 1pm to 3pm
Mill Dam Farm Park, Kirkby
Health Walks: 1 to 2 miles
Mondays: 10am to 11.30am
Court Hey Park, Huyton
Healthy Heart Walkers
Mondays: 11am to 12.30pm
Regular Cycling Sessions with Pedal Away
Bikes and helmets available at all hubs. Trained ride leaders on risk-assessed routes in your local community. Just £2 suggested donation.
*Booking essential on all activities until further notice.
Pedal Away Beginners cycling
Stadt Moers Environment Centre
Mondays: 6pm to 7pm (Spring/summer)
Wednesdays: 10am to 11am (March to October)
Pedal Away Improvers - evening cycle rides
Court Hey Park, Huyton
Thursdays: 6pm - 7.45pm (Spring/Summer)
Westvale Community Centre, Kirkby
Wednesdays: 6 - 7.45pm (spring/summer)
Pedal Away Advanced Rides
Court Hey Park, Huyton
Tuesdays: 10am to 1pm
Cycle along Liverpool Loop Line and onto the lanes to the likes of Hale Village and Croxteth Park.
Westvale Community Centre, Kirkby
Thursdays: 10am start
Group rides on canal tow paths, lanes and quiet roads to Ormskirk, Rainford and Crosby.
Pedal Away 0-30 miles in 12 weeks
Progressive rides aimed at beginners, those getting back in the saddle and those wanting to ride socially in a group to gain confidence on roads and junctions.
Court Hey Park, Huyton
Mondays 10am -1pm
Wednesdays 6-8:30pm
Stadt Moers Environment Centre Whiston
Tuesdays 6-8:30pm
Winter Warmers
Westvale Community Centre, Kirkby
First Sunday of the month, 10am (October to March)
Cycle 12 to 20 miles on country lanes, canals and greenways to Ormskirk, Rainford and Sefton Meadows
Halewood Environment Centre, Halewood
Third Sunday of the month, 10am (October – March)
Enjoy the Liverpool Loopline as we head out onto country lanes and cycle paths to The Dream, Ferry Tavern and more.
Wheels for All - adapted cycling
Halewood Environment Centre, Halewood
12-2pm Fridays
A range of adapted bikes from 2,3 & 4 wheelers to recumbents, hand cycles and wheelchair transporters.
For further information see our Pedal Away page on Facebook or visit www.cycling.org.uk or contact Cycling Projects: [email protected].
Other regular activities
Nordic Walking - All equipment will be provided.
Halewood Park – Tuesdays 10.30am to 11.30am
Court Hey Park – Thursdays 10am to 11.30am
Mill Dam Park – Tuesdays 10am to 12pm.
Park Run
Stadt Moers Park, Whiston – Every Saturday at 9am. Find out more.
Volunteer events
Environmental Task Days (Halewood Park Volunteers)
Wednesdays: 10am to 12pm
Please call 0151 488 6151 for more information.
Conservation Task Days
Court Hey Park
Wednesdays: 10am to 12pm
Please call 0151 443 3114 for more information.
Stadt Moers Park
Tuesday 10am to 12 pm
Please call 0151 489 1239 for more information.
Friends Groups
Friends of Court Hey Park – Meet in Friends meeting room on the first Monday of the month except bank Holidays (call 0151 443 3114 for more information).
Mondays: 1.30pm to 3pm
Friends of Stadt Moers Park – Meet in the Environment Centre - first Wednesday of month (call 0151 489 1239 for more information).
Wednesdays: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Call 0151 443 3682 for more information about these events.
Join us for seasonal activities
Information on park notice boards, on Knowsley Parks Facebook and Twitter and www.knowsleynews.co.uk
If you would like to get involved or find out more contact us at [email protected] or call our Green Space Ranger team on: Huyton: 0151 443 3114; Whiston, Prescot, Knowsley Village and Cronton: 0151 489 1239; Kirkby and Stockbridge Village: 0151 443 4395; Halewood: 0151 488 6151