Parks and green spaces

Learn more about our local parks and green spaces, find out how we're looking after them, and how to contact us.

Find a local park or green space

Parks and green spaces directory

Find out where the parks in our city are, and how you can get to them.

Explore your local parks and open spaces

Parks
Information on the city's main parks.
Countryside and green spaces
Information on the city's main countryside and green spaces.
Nature reserves
Information on the city's main nature reserves.
Playgrounds
Find your nearest playgrounds and give us feedback.
Allotments
Apply for an allotment, pay your fees, find out how to look after your allotment and where to get help and advice
Walk and trail guides
Find out more about walks and trails in and around Brighton & Hove.

Looking after our green spaces

Future of our parks and open spaces
Find out why it's important to consider the future of our green spaces, and read our Open Spaces Strategy.
Trees
Information about trees in our parks and green spaces.
Rights of way and open access
We look after public rights of way throughout the city and the South Downs National Park
Conservation grazing
Information on what conservation grazing is, where sheep are grazing now and how to become a 'lookerer'.
B Banks in Brighton & Hove
Find out what B Banks are, how they help the environment and where to find them in our city.
Single-use, disposable barbecues

Find out why we've banned the use of single-use, disposable barbecues in Brighton & Hove, what the fine is and alternative ways to barbecue.
Balloons and sky lantern releases

Find out why we've banned the release of balloons and sky lanterns, what the fine is and alternatives ways to mark an occasion.
Palmeira Square (north section) re-landscaping project 2025 to 2026
An exciting new project to re-landscape the north part of Palmeira Square will start in early September 2025.

Contact us about a park or green space

Contact Cityparks
Find out how to contact the Cityparks team.
Sports bookings

We are the first point of contact if you wish to use the council's outdoor sports facilities. We can provide information on locations and availability for sports pitches and courts in Brighton & Hove.
Plant a commemorative tree with the Tree Trust
Find out how to have a tree planted in one of our parks to mark a birth, anniversary or bereavement.
Dedicate a bench
Find out how to dedicate a bench in one of our parks.
Report a problem with a public right of way

Use this form to report a problem with a public right of way.