Love your
local park

Our parks and green spaces are wonderful places to explore, relax, be active, connect with nature, and spend time with family and friends.

Love Parks Week 2025 (Mon 28 Jul – Sun 3 Aug)

Two women at a group exercise class in a park

A Be Well instructor leads a class at the park

Celebrate Love Parks Week with us!

Monday 28 July – Sunday 3 August

Get ready for a week of fun and fresh air as we celebrate Love Parks Week 2025 across the beautiful green spaces of Wigan Borough! Whether you’re looking to try something new, enjoy time with family, or simply get moving in nature, there’s something for everyone — and best of all, every session is FREE!

What’s on?

With around 30 free activities to get involved in at venues across the borough, you can explore a wide variety of sessions designed for adults, children and families alike. Join us for:

Pickleball
Disc golf
Tennis
Bowls
Tai chi

Pilates
Petanque
Park gym
‘Run challenge’
Cycling

… and so much more!

How to book

The quickest and easiest way to book is via the Be Well Wigan mobile app (look for the Free Parks Activities banner!).

New to Be Well? Click below to find and book an activity online (select ‘Community Venues’ and ‘Parks’ from the drop down menus). Once you’ve chosen your activity, simply add it to your basket and create a free booking profile at checkout. Then, when you’re all set up, you can download the app for the best experience.

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Beautiful spaces for our communities

With more than 35 urban parks and formal gardens to visit, Wigan Borough has a lot to offer; from leisurely walks and days out, to play areas, family fun days and events.

No fewer than five of our parks hold Green Flag status, recognising them as among the very best green spaces in the country.

You can also enjoy tennis, bowls and other organised activities such as outdoor exercise classes, while there are community allotments and plots to hire across the borough.

Find your local park

Free parks activities!

We have regular free activities you can join at parks across the borough; from group exercise classes, dance and tai chi to relaxed walks and crown green bowls.

To get involved, simply book your place online or search or timetable for activities near you. Make sure to select ‘Community Venues’ and ‘Parks’ from the drop down menus.

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Play parks tennis!

We have parks tennis facilities at locations across the borough, with free-to-play courts at Jubilee Park, Ashton and Morley Street Park, Atherton as well as courts for hire at Pennington Hall Park, Leigh.

We also have regular free social tennis sessions at Pennington Hall Park, suitable for players of all abilities, with coaches on hand to give you tips to improve your game.

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Play FREE parks tennis with Be Well