Friends of Rowntree Park
@rowntreepark.bsky.social
Charity helping to maintain & improve Rowntree Park in York. Volunteers garden, litter pick, run events and much more!
Rowntreepark.org.uk
Rowntreepark.org.uk
Exciting news!
Make Space York has been shortlisted for @LNERs community Fund
Please take 2 mins to vote (we’re in Better for People → Make Space York / The Tiny Roar)
Your vote helps create welcoming parks + free events for teenage girls in York!
surveys.perspectusglobal.com?&id=baa0346e...
Make Space York has been shortlisted for @LNERs community Fund
Please take 2 mins to vote (we’re in Better for People → Make Space York / The Tiny Roar)
Your vote helps create welcoming parks + free events for teenage girls in York!
surveys.perspectusglobal.com?&id=baa0346e...
November 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Exciting news!
Make Space York has been shortlisted for @LNERs community Fund
Please take 2 mins to vote (we’re in Better for People → Make Space York / The Tiny Roar)
Your vote helps create welcoming parks + free events for teenage girls in York!
surveys.perspectusglobal.com?&id=baa0346e...
Make Space York has been shortlisted for @LNERs community Fund
Please take 2 mins to vote (we’re in Better for People → Make Space York / The Tiny Roar)
Your vote helps create welcoming parks + free events for teenage girls in York!
surveys.perspectusglobal.com?&id=baa0346e...
Different spot today in Rowntree Park… an Eagle Owl!
November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Different spot today in Rowntree Park… an Eagle Owl!
Free events at Homestead Park this weekend for the Make Space Festival
Aimed at older girls & women with a chance to try new things, meet new people and feel empowered on the public space.
Https://www.rowntreepark.org.uk/makespace
Aimed at older girls & women with a chance to try new things, meet new people and feel empowered on the public space.
Https://www.rowntreepark.org.uk/makespace
June 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Free events at Homestead Park this weekend for the Make Space Festival
Aimed at older girls & women with a chance to try new things, meet new people and feel empowered on the public space.
Https://www.rowntreepark.org.uk/makespace
Aimed at older girls & women with a chance to try new things, meet new people and feel empowered on the public space.
Https://www.rowntreepark.org.uk/makespace
Today’s spot in the Rowntree Park long borders by volunteer gardening lead Stu - the Knot Grass caterpillar.
This is a new pollinator spot in the park!
Want to know more about Rowntree Park pollinators, then pick up a leaflet from the cafe and enjoy the art and info trail.
This is a new pollinator spot in the park!
Want to know more about Rowntree Park pollinators, then pick up a leaflet from the cafe and enjoy the art and info trail.
June 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Today’s spot in the Rowntree Park long borders by volunteer gardening lead Stu - the Knot Grass caterpillar.
This is a new pollinator spot in the park!
Want to know more about Rowntree Park pollinators, then pick up a leaflet from the cafe and enjoy the art and info trail.
This is a new pollinator spot in the park!
Want to know more about Rowntree Park pollinators, then pick up a leaflet from the cafe and enjoy the art and info trail.
Free events this Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June at Rowntree Park as part of the Make Space Festival.
Book your places
Https://www.Rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking
Book your places
Https://www.Rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking
June 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Free events this Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June at Rowntree Park as part of the Make Space Festival.
Book your places
Https://www.Rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking
Book your places
Https://www.Rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking
Free events this Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June at Rowntree Park as part of the Make Space Festival.
Book your places
Https://www.Rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking
Book your places
Https://www.Rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking
June 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Free events this Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June at Rowntree Park as part of the Make Space Festival.
Book your places
Https://www.Rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking
Book your places
Https://www.Rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking
Top Hat and Tails Presents Gilbert and Sullivans Ruddigore!
Rowntree Park Amphitheatre on:
Thursday 3rd July
Friday 4th July
Saturday 5th July
Show starts 6.30pm.
£8.50 adults/£5.50 children.
Ticket link: www.ticketsource.co.uk/top-hat-and-...
Rowntree Park Amphitheatre on:
Thursday 3rd July
Friday 4th July
Saturday 5th July
Show starts 6.30pm.
£8.50 adults/£5.50 children.
Ticket link: www.ticketsource.co.uk/top-hat-and-...
June 9, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Top Hat and Tails Presents Gilbert and Sullivans Ruddigore!
Rowntree Park Amphitheatre on:
Thursday 3rd July
Friday 4th July
Saturday 5th July
Show starts 6.30pm.
£8.50 adults/£5.50 children.
Ticket link: www.ticketsource.co.uk/top-hat-and-...
Rowntree Park Amphitheatre on:
Thursday 3rd July
Friday 4th July
Saturday 5th July
Show starts 6.30pm.
£8.50 adults/£5.50 children.
Ticket link: www.ticketsource.co.uk/top-hat-and-...
These are just some of the free activities taking place in Rowntree Park in York for the Make Space (for girls) Festival over the weekend of 14-15 June. See full programme and book free places
Https://www.rowntreepark.org.uk/makespace
Https://www.rowntreepark.org.uk/makespace
June 6, 2025 at 12:50 PM
These are just some of the free activities taking place in Rowntree Park in York for the Make Space (for girls) Festival over the weekend of 14-15 June. See full programme and book free places
Https://www.rowntreepark.org.uk/makespace
Https://www.rowntreepark.org.uk/makespace
Join us for a mini pop up version of last weekend’s main exhibition - part of @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social
May 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Join us for a mini pop up version of last weekend’s main exhibition - part of @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social
Pizza in Rowntree Park!
Friday 30th May from 4pm
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Bring your friends and family, enjoy a pizza picnic in the park, or grab a box to take home.
Friday 30th May from 4pm
🍕
Bring your friends and family, enjoy a pizza picnic in the park, or grab a box to take home.
May 22, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Pizza in Rowntree Park!
Friday 30th May from 4pm
🍕
Bring your friends and family, enjoy a pizza picnic in the park, or grab a box to take home.
Friday 30th May from 4pm
🍕
Bring your friends and family, enjoy a pizza picnic in the park, or grab a box to take home.
Monday morning cygnet appreciation from Rowntree Park.
May 19, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Monday morning cygnet appreciation from Rowntree Park.
Breaking news - 4 cygnets have hatched in Rowntree Park! That’s made our gardening volunteers very happy as they work nearby!
May 16, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Breaking news - 4 cygnets have hatched in Rowntree Park! That’s made our gardening volunteers very happy as they work nearby!
The Make Space Festival 2025 is live! 🎉
📍Rowntree Park: 14–15 June
📍Homestead Park: 21–22 June
Free events for teen girls (some for women & younger girls too)
Book & browse the full programme:
🔗 rowntreepark.org.uk/makespace/
📍Rowntree Park: 14–15 June
📍Homestead Park: 21–22 June
Free events for teen girls (some for women & younger girls too)
Book & browse the full programme:
🔗 rowntreepark.org.uk/makespace/
May 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The Make Space Festival 2025 is live! 🎉
📍Rowntree Park: 14–15 June
📍Homestead Park: 21–22 June
Free events for teen girls (some for women & younger girls too)
Book & browse the full programme:
🔗 rowntreepark.org.uk/makespace/
📍Rowntree Park: 14–15 June
📍Homestead Park: 21–22 June
Free events for teen girls (some for women & younger girls too)
Book & browse the full programme:
🔗 rowntreepark.org.uk/makespace/
Coming soon..
The Make Space Festival.
Free events for teenage girls (and women). A chance to try new things, meet new people, and feel empowered in the public space.
14th & 15th June - Rowntree Park, York
21st & 22nd June Homestead Park, York
The Make Space Festival.
Free events for teenage girls (and women). A chance to try new things, meet new people, and feel empowered in the public space.
14th & 15th June - Rowntree Park, York
21st & 22nd June Homestead Park, York
May 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Coming soon..
The Make Space Festival.
Free events for teenage girls (and women). A chance to try new things, meet new people, and feel empowered in the public space.
14th & 15th June - Rowntree Park, York
21st & 22nd June Homestead Park, York
The Make Space Festival.
Free events for teenage girls (and women). A chance to try new things, meet new people, and feel empowered in the public space.
14th & 15th June - Rowntree Park, York
21st & 22nd June Homestead Park, York
Great times with fun nature events at the weekend at Rowntree Park! A bat walk, pond dipping, pollinator pots, mini beast adventure and more! Thanks to all who came and all our volunteers.
April 29, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Great times with fun nature events at the weekend at Rowntree Park! A bat walk, pond dipping, pollinator pots, mini beast adventure and more! Thanks to all who came and all our volunteers.
Join us for nature fun this Saturday 26th April in Rowntree Park.
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We have a range of other activities taking place in Rowntree Park AND the launch of our new Pollinator Art Trail. Activities for adults and children!
🐛
HTTPS://www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking
🪲
🐞
We have a range of other activities taking place in Rowntree Park AND the launch of our new Pollinator Art Trail. Activities for adults and children!
🐛
HTTPS://www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking
🪲
April 23, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Join us for nature fun this Saturday 26th April in Rowntree Park.
🐞
We have a range of other activities taking place in Rowntree Park AND the launch of our new Pollinator Art Trail. Activities for adults and children!
🐛
HTTPS://www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking
🪲
🐞
We have a range of other activities taking place in Rowntree Park AND the launch of our new Pollinator Art Trail. Activities for adults and children!
🐛
HTTPS://www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking
🪲
Calling teenage girls! As the last session was so popular, we added another! More info and book free places:
HTTPS://www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking
HTTPS://www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking
March 21, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Calling teenage girls! As the last session was so popular, we added another! More info and book free places:
HTTPS://www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking
HTTPS://www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking
Calling teenage girls! As the last session was so popular, we added another! More info and book free places:
HTTPS://www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking
HTTPS://www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking
March 21, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Calling teenage girls! As the last session was so popular, we added another! More info and book free places:
HTTPS://www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking
HTTPS://www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking
Could you be our new Wildlife Area Coordinator?
A grant funded short term role to run volunteer groups on some weekends and/weekday evenings. More info & apply
rowntreepark.org.uk/wildlife-are...
A grant funded short term role to run volunteer groups on some weekends and/weekday evenings. More info & apply
rowntreepark.org.uk/wildlife-are...
March 21, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Could you be our new Wildlife Area Coordinator?
A grant funded short term role to run volunteer groups on some weekends and/weekday evenings. More info & apply
rowntreepark.org.uk/wildlife-are...
A grant funded short term role to run volunteer groups on some weekends and/weekday evenings. More info & apply
rowntreepark.org.uk/wildlife-are...
We’re looking for a passionate individual to lead volunteer sessions in the Wildlife Area at Rowntree Park, York!
🌱 Help enhance biodiversity & create a thriving habitat
👥 Lead and inspire a team of volunteers
A freelance temporary role.
rowntreepark.org.uk/wildlife-are...
🌱 Help enhance biodiversity & create a thriving habitat
👥 Lead and inspire a team of volunteers
A freelance temporary role.
rowntreepark.org.uk/wildlife-are...
March 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
We’re looking for a passionate individual to lead volunteer sessions in the Wildlife Area at Rowntree Park, York!
🌱 Help enhance biodiversity & create a thriving habitat
👥 Lead and inspire a team of volunteers
A freelance temporary role.
rowntreepark.org.uk/wildlife-are...
🌱 Help enhance biodiversity & create a thriving habitat
👥 Lead and inspire a team of volunteers
A freelance temporary role.
rowntreepark.org.uk/wildlife-are...
Calling teenage girls!
Photographic portraits of teenage girls in parks will be part of an exhibition in May. Join our session and be part of this!
Register forms.gle/XctZom27UCCU...
Photographic portraits of teenage girls in parks will be part of an exhibition in May. Join our session and be part of this!
Register forms.gle/XctZom27UCCU...
February 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Calling teenage girls!
Photographic portraits of teenage girls in parks will be part of an exhibition in May. Join our session and be part of this!
Register forms.gle/XctZom27UCCU...
Photographic portraits of teenage girls in parks will be part of an exhibition in May. Join our session and be part of this!
Register forms.gle/XctZom27UCCU...
He’s back! Mercury has returned to his rightful place following necessary repairs.
The statue was found off his plinth and damaged by a fall into the ice below a few weeks ago when the park was closed. Thank you to Dave at CYC for sorting this out.
The statue was found off his plinth and damaged by a fall into the ice below a few weeks ago when the park was closed. Thank you to Dave at CYC for sorting this out.
February 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
He’s back! Mercury has returned to his rightful place following necessary repairs.
The statue was found off his plinth and damaged by a fall into the ice below a few weeks ago when the park was closed. Thank you to Dave at CYC for sorting this out.
The statue was found off his plinth and damaged by a fall into the ice below a few weeks ago when the park was closed. Thank you to Dave at CYC for sorting this out.
Open call for people to run events/activities, stalls and refreshment stands.
The festival focuses on creating welcoming parks for teenage girls.
More info and express interest in running an event:
rowntreepark.org.uk/make-space-f...
The festival focuses on creating welcoming parks for teenage girls.
More info and express interest in running an event:
rowntreepark.org.uk/make-space-f...
January 31, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Open call for people to run events/activities, stalls and refreshment stands.
The festival focuses on creating welcoming parks for teenage girls.
More info and express interest in running an event:
rowntreepark.org.uk/make-space-f...
The festival focuses on creating welcoming parks for teenage girls.
More info and express interest in running an event:
rowntreepark.org.uk/make-space-f...
Our Rowntree Park kingfisher up close - thank you Brian Hughes for this image!
January 30, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Our Rowntree Park kingfisher up close - thank you Brian Hughes for this image!
Seen our fairly regular visiting kingfisher yet?
January 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Seen our fairly regular visiting kingfisher yet?