Parks and recreation

We also operate areas of recreational interest including play areas, football pitches, pavilions and outdoor tennis courts.

We look after over 260 hectares (650 acres) of parks and open spaces across the district. Totalling 101, these range from large urban parks, playing fields and play areas to local nature reserves, which provide important habitats for a wide range of wildlife.

To report acts of vandalism or criminal damage on parks or open spaces please contact Derbyshire Police on 0845 123 3333

As well as parks and opens spaces, we look after other things such as:

• highways, trees, verges and weed control (on behalf of Derbyshire County Council) 
• civic building grounds
• flower displays on road traffic islands and hanging baskets
• three cemeteries - maintenance and burial administration
• outdoor sports bookings - football, cricket, bowls, Pewit Golf Course
• landscaping design and development
• six Local Nature Reserves
• 12 allotment sites

A number of informative leaflets are available including ones about West Park and Victoria Park's Tree Trails.

For a copy of any of our leaflets or any further information about Parks and Green Spaces in the borough please contact us by one of the following methods:

Tel: 0845 9072244
Fax: 0115 9316079
email: parks@erewash.gov.uk

Green space service standards

More information on Service Standards.