Jade Hird and her sister as fairies promoting Shakespear in the Park at Ford Park

Ford Park rrecognised as one of the best kept parks in the country with a Green Flag Award.

Love Parks Week at Ford Park, an annual celebration that shines a light on parks and green spaces and the people who look after them.

The Big Butterfly Count at Ford Park (17 July–9 August 2026) A simple summer adventure for families and a lovely way to help nature.

Small Charity Week - Small Charities. Big Impact.

Ford Park Birthday Bash - Celebrate 25 Years with us!

Volunteers’ Week (1–7 June): Thank you, Ford Park volunteers

New heating for the Williams Room, thanks to Town Lands

Thank you to Booths Ulverston shoppers

Funding for Inclusive Volunteer Programme

Three Events, One Brilliant Day at Ford Park

Siemen's Energy plant up the new beds on the terrace

It's Easter at Ford Park and the scarecrows have arrived in the Walled Garden for this year’s Wizard of Oz-themed Scarecrow Festival - and the fun doesn’t stop there.

Ever wondered what we've done with the trees and bushes we had to remove?

Jean & Steve’s Wizard of Oz ‘Scarecrow Research’

New Beds, Fresh Soil, and a View Worth Stopping For

Work has begun with Moray and our volunteers carefully clearing a small area of trees and shrubs to make way for the new Community Room. We know how important the trees and wildlife habitats at Ford Park are, so we’re approaching this work with real care and in keeping with the ethos of the park, removing as little as possible and protecting the natural environment around the build. As part of the planning application, a tree survey was carried out and the building has been s

A huge thank you to Anita and Paul at Ulverston Brewing Company for a brilliant donation to Ford Park.

Ford Park Annual Report 2026

That's the question we asked on social media this week... Earlier this week we shared a poll on social media asking whether people knew that Ford Park is managed by a local charity. Lots of you did, which is fabulous! But, there are still plenty of people who think the park is owned and funded by the council. We talk a lot about being a local charity and need more people to support and engage with us so we can keep it safe, welcoming and looking lovely for everyone. How you c