Parks news

• National award for council’s restoration of Cassiobury

  A national award has been handed to Watford Borough Council for its management of the £6.6m regeneration of historic beauty spot Cassiobury Park.

  Published: Wednesday, 4th July 2018

• Free live shows as Watford celebrates Make Music Day UK

  A day of free live performances will be staged by Watford Borough Council at the Big Bandstand in Cassiobury Park to celebrate Make Music Day UK this Thursday (21 June).

  Published: Tuesday, 19th June 2018

• Thousands of American musicians join Big Bandstand line-up

  The first of many enormous American bands performing at Watford Borough Council’s Big Bandstand as part of the Voyageurs line-up will take to the stage from 12noon-2pm this Friday (15 June).

  Published: Wednesday, 13th June 2018

• Fun day to influence future of Garston Park

  Everyone is invited to Watford Borough Council’s Garston Park Family Fun Day where early plans for a raft of improvements to the popular beauty spot will be unveiled.

  Published: Wednesday, 13th June 2018

• Celebrate May Day in Cassiobury Park

  Everyone is invited to join the fun at Watford Borough Council’s May Day celebration in Cassiobury Park on Bank Holiday Monday from 1-3pm.

  Published: Friday, 27th April 2018

• Paddling pools now open

  Our Cassiobury Park splash pools are now open between 10am and 6pm every day. You can find them near the Gade Avenue car park.

  Published: Monday, 16th April 2018

• Easter Bunny’s 500 chocolate eggs for children

  The Easter Bunny will bring 500 chocolate eggs for children who attend Watford Borough Council’s FREE Easter egg trail in Cassiobury Park on Monday (2 April).

  Published: Wednesday, 28th March 2018

• Record visitor satisfaction rate at Cassiobury Park

  Cassiobury Park has received a ringing endorsement from visitors, with 98% saying they are satisfied with the town’s favourite open space.

  Published: Monday, 12th March 2018

• Stargazing in the Park - Saturday 24 March

  We are hosting a FREE Stargazing in the Park event to mark the 50th anniversary of the South West Herts Astronomical Society.

  Published: Tuesday, 6th March 2018

• Santa to visit Cassiobury Park!

  Join Santa Claus to celebrate Christmas at Cassiobury Park on Sunday this week (10 December) from 2-4pm.

  Published: Wednesday, 6th December 2017

• Please join fabulous night of fireworks and fun in Cassiobury Park

  Everyone is invited to Watford Borough Council’s fabulous and FREE night of fireworks and fun from 6pm to 8.30pm on Saturday 4 November in Cassiobury Park.

  Published: Thursday, 2nd November 2017

• Cassiobury Park voted one of Britain’s top ten favourite parks

  Cassiobury Park is officially one of Britain’s top ten favourite parks following Keep Britain Tidy’s announcement of the winners of its 2017 ‘People’s Choice’ poll.

  Published: Wednesday, 11th October 2017

• Cassiobury Park paddling pools reopen

  Our Cassiobury Park paddling pools have now reopened after a period of essential maintenance works.

  Published: Friday, 8th September 2017

• Cassiobury Park paddling pools maintenance works

  Our Cassiobury Park paddling pools have been closed for essential and unavoidable maintenance works until further notice from today (Saturday 2 September).

  Published: Saturday, 2nd September 2017

• Cassiobury Park paddling pools maintenance works

  Our Cassiobury Park paddling pools have been closed for essential and unavoidable maintenance works.

  Published: Monday, 28th August 2017

• Cassiobury paddling pools reopen

  Our paddling pools in Cassiobury Park have now reopened.

  Published: Friday, 18th August 2017

• Keep the kids entertained with our fun and family-friendly activities in Cassiobury Park

  A packed programme of fun and family-friendly summer holiday activities is being hosted by Watford Borough Council in Cassiobury Park throughout August.

  Published: Monday, 14th August 2017

• National award for Watford Borough Council and Veolia partnership

  Watford Borough Council and Veolia have won a prestigious national award for their management of the town's parks and open spaces.

  Published: Wednesday, 19th July 2017

• Another record-breaking year for Watford’s parks

  Watford’s green spaces have been granted more Green Flag awards than any other district in Hertfordshire for the second year running.

  Published: Tuesday, 18th July 2017

• New £2.8m Cassiobury Park hub and paddling pools open on SATURDAY 1 JULY

  Watford’s Cassiobury Park hub and paddling pools will open tomorrow (Saturday 1 July) after a £2.8m investment by Watford Borough Council and the National Lottery.

  Published: Friday, 30th June 2017
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  International performers welcomed to Watford's Big Bandstand

  Watford has welcomed the first of many bands from 15 different US states to perform at the Big Bandstand in Cassiobury Park during a summer of free live music.

  Published: Thursday, 15th June 2017

• Everyone invited to grand opening of Cassiobury Park hub and paddling pools

  Everyone is invited to the grand public opening of our new Cassiobury Park hub and paddling pools.

  Published: Thursday, 1st June 2017

• First Big Bandstand kicks off swinging summer of FREE live shows

  An exciting new event in Watford Borough Council’s Big Events programme, Big Bandstand, a bonanza of free live music shows in Cassiobury Park has now begun.

  Published: Tuesday, 30th May 2017
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  Come to our Big Bandstand summer of free live performances

  Everyone is invited to a summer of free live performances at Watford’s resplendent and award-nominated bandstand in Cassiobury Park.

  Published: Friday, 26th May 2017

• Family of Graham Taylor visit Sir Elton’s Cassiobury Park tribute to his ‘wonderful friend’

  The family of late Watford FC legend Graham Taylor OBE have visited Cassiobury Park to see the bench and four magnolia trees funded in tribute to him by Sir Elton John.

  Published: Wednesday, 24th May 2017

• Better parking arrangements for Cassiobury Park visitors

  A new ticket machine will be introduced in Cassiobury Park car park from Monday (22 May) to improve the experience for visitors to the historic beauty spot and stop commuters taking all their spaces.

  Published: Thursday, 18th May 2017

• New home for Gaelic football in Watford celebrated as ‘amongst the best anywhere’

  Deputy Mayor of Watford, Cllr Peter Taylor, joined the celebrations on Saturday to mark the opening of the town’s new Gaelic football and hurling facilities.

  Published: Tuesday, 16th May 2017

• Please come to our Cassiobury Park May Day celebration!

  Come and see Morris dancers at the award-shortlisted Cassiobury Park bandstand this Bank Holiday Monday and take part in craft activities to welcome spring to the historic beauty spot!

  Published: Thursday, 27th April 2017

• It's time to get stronger, braver and muddier as new race for life events launch in Cassiobury Park

  Watford women are being urged to double their distance or get down and dirty in the fight against cancer, by signing up for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Cassiobury Park.

  Published: Wednesday, 5th April 2017

• Watford Borough Council to host Easter Eggstravaganza in Cassiobury Park

  Watford Borough Council is hosting a free Easter Eggstravaganza of fun and frolics in Cassiobury Park and everyone is invited.

  Published: Wednesday, 5th April 2017

• Conservation Volunteers’ Cassiobury Green Gym launched as independent group

  The Conservation Volunteers’ Cassiobury Green Gym has now been launched as an independent community volunteering group for the benefit of public health and local green spaces.

  Published: Monday, 3rd April 2017
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  Major survey of Little Cassiobury to inform heritage restoration project

  Elected Mayor of Watford, Dorothy Thornhill, has toured Little Cassiobury this week as a comprehensive survey of the Grade II* heritage-listed building has been finalised.

  Published: Friday, 24th March 2017

• Models of beauty spot's former landmarks to take pride of place in Cassiobury Park Hub

  Three landmarks of Watford's heritage have been recreated in miniature form by University of Hertfordshire model-makers and will take pride of place in the new Cassiobury Park Hub.

  Published: Friday, 10th March 2017
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  Garston Park gets the new look it deserves

  Garston Park has now reopened with a newly resurfaced pedestrian/cycle lane for the safety of those walking/cycling through the park.

  Published: Wednesday, 1st February 2017

• Bringing Cassiobury Park’s past to life

  An exhibition of historic postcards at the Cha Café.

  Published: Wednesday, 21st December 2016
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  First look at Hub building for Cassiobury Park paddling pools

  The sustainable and innovative Cassiobury Park Hub has been unveiled ahead of its opening in spring 2017 as a community meeting place of ‘Grand Designs’ proportions.

  Published: Friday, 16th December 2016

• Santa smash hit in Cassiobury Park

  North Pole resident visits Watford in sleigh

  Published: Thursday, 15th December 2016

• Playgrounds' transformation underway and on target for opening next spring

  The council’s £1.4million investment at both Harwoods and Harebreaks has secured the future of both sites for play for local young people. 

  Published: Tuesday, 6th December 2016

• Say hello to the new entrance to Cassiobury Park

  Another major milestone reached in the multi-million pound re-development project.

  Published: Tuesday, 22nd November 2016

• Eastern end of Oxhey Park re-opened after gas leak

  The eastern end of Watford’s Oxhey Park between the Lower High Street and the viaduct is now open again after National Grid worked on a major gas leak.

  Published: Friday, 18th November 2016
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  Fabulous Night of Free Firework Fun

  Watford Borough Council is once more putting on a fabulous night of free fireworks this year, taking place on Saturday 5 November – Bonfire Night itself – in Cassiobury Park.

  Published: Wednesday, 2nd November 2016

• Watford’s Bandstand now open for bookings

  Now you can book Watford’s Bandstand, freshly restored thanks to Watford Borough Council and the Heritage Lottery and Big Lottery Funds.

  Published: Monday, 26th September 2016

• Music, dancing and didgeridoos

  Watford’s bandstand comes home

  Published: Monday, 5th September 2016

• Celebrate: Our bandstand is coming home!

  Everyone’s invited to Watford’s bandstand on Sunday to celebrate its triumphant return to Cassiobury Park.

  Published: Thursday, 1st September 2016
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  ‘Perfectly formed and very beautiful’ bandstand comes home to Cassiobury Park

  The artist who struggled to save Watford’s bandstand when its existence came under threat in the 1970s has expressed joy at its recent restoration and return to Cassiobury Park.

  Published: Wednesday, 24th August 2016

• Council begins action against travellers in Oxhey Park

  Watford Council has asked travellers who moved onto Oxhey Park yesterday afternoon to leave the park.

  Published: Wednesday, 24th August 2016

• Calling all cake-lovers: Come to the opening of new and improved Cha Café

  If you like cakes, ice cream and coffee, you’re in for a treat – because Watford’s new and improved The Cha Café reopens in its historic parkland home on Saturday.

  Published: Thursday, 18th August 2016

• Summer holiday fun at Watford’s ancient beauty spot, Cassiobury Park

  The summer holidays are here, and Watford Borough Council has got lots of activities organised to keep your children busy.

  Published: Tuesday, 2nd August 2016

• Summer holiday fun: Learn how to fish at Cassiobury Park

  Everyone’s invited to a fishing day where experienced coaches will be on hand to share their top tips for reeling the biggest catch.

  Published: Monday, 1st August 2016

• Eight Green Flags in Watford

  Town's parks and green spaces honoured.

  Published: Wednesday, 27th July 2016

• Everyone invited to our Allotment Forum

  Ever wanted to know more about allotments in Watford? Now’s your chance – at the free Allotment Forum on Saturday (9 July).

  Published: Wednesday, 6th July 2016

• National award for Watford’s park restoration - as bandstand makes a comeback

  A national award has been granted to Watford Borough Council for its specialist three-year parks improvement programme – just as the town’s bandstand is returned to Cassiobury Park.

  Published: Wednesday, 6th July 2016
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  What's the news on Cassiobury Park?

  Find out the latest on the developments at Watford's biggest park.

  Published: Wednesday, 22nd June 2016

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