Friends of Roundhay Park

Rain didn't stop play #halfterm @ForpLeeds

Brown bin garden waste collections will be springing back into action from Monday 23 March 🍃 For more information and to check your collection dates, visit 👉 orlo.uk/0GcG0

Today's working party volunteers had drizzle & wind to deal with aa they cleared the grids out at Ram Beck. They moved on to the Serpentine path, clearing brambles on the way to the top path. A quick stop for tea to enjoy a nice show of crocus and snowdrops. Well done everyone!

22 FoRP litter pickers were out today, and collected 35 bags of litter, plus a mobile phone ( now reunited with the owner - FoRP to the rescue!) and a very sodden The Beatles Unseen Archives book.

6/6 double avenue at 10m spacing • East side (near West Ave): 8 trees at 10m spacing We look forward to seeing this important first phase delivered and will continue to provide updates as work progresses.

5/6 consultation will take place ahead of the next phase. Planting is due to begin within the next couple of weeks. Planting breakdown: • West side (north): 8 trees in a loose copse • West side (south): 18 trees along Princes Avenue • East side (avenue): 27 trees forming a

1/6 We’re pleased to share an update from Leeds Parks on new tree planting along Princes Avenue and in Roundhay Park. Following discussions in June, plans have now been finalised for 61 new standard trees, funded through the Woodland Creation Scheme. This project has required

Juvenile Iceland Gull & the Russian White-fronted Goose at Roundhay Park @ForpLeeds Had to say hello to the rare visitors of the park :)

A drizzly & windy day for our volunteers today. They started by clearing the grids at Ram Beck, then cleared brambles down to the Serpentine path. Tea break looking over the crocus & snowdrops. Removed brambles, pendulous sedge from top path before heading home. Thanks everyone!

A light covering of Snow in Roundhay this morning...but still lots to see in FoRP's Sensory and Friends gardens.

Yesterday the litter pickers were joined by some wonderfully enthusiastic yr 7 students from Allerton Grange School. They worked really hard and collected lots of litter: 30 bags of litter, including a pink fairy castle, a fishing rod and a fire extinguisher!

Although it was a very cold day that did not stop our volunteers from turning up in force for the first session of 2026 in the Friends Garden. The snowdrops and the Hellebores are already looking gorgeous. Thanks everyone for your hard work!

We’re very sorry to share that a body has been found in the park near Waterloo Lake. Part of the area is currently cordoned off. You can still get through by going around the closure via the wooded paths next to the lake. Thank you for your understanding.

2/2 The Education Rooms at The Mansion, Roundhay Park, Leeds If you would like to join us, please register to attend one of the sessions by filling in the short form below no later than 5pm Friday 16 January 2026. sites.google.com/ls.uk/roundhay…

1/2 ROUNDHAY FESTIVAL - Community Engagement Meetings There are 2 sessions which the Event Organisers & @LeedsCC_News will provide an overview of the festival & answer questions. Thur 22 Jan Session 1 3.30pm to 5pm Session 2 6.30pm to 8pm

4/4 westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat and say they are willing for their report of any crime to be shared amongst the public bodies. We would suggest that you stay away from the area unless absolutely necessary. Please share this information with anyone you feel needs to know.

3/4 @LeedsParks & Cllr Martin have responded by alerting the traveller liaison team and police. If anyone sees or experiences any problems they should contact the police using 101 (unless an emergency) or the online forms

1/4 We were alerted last night that travellers entered the lido car park. Since arriving they’ve threatened dog walkers and tried to smash through the barriers to the field behind. Three residents have rung the police already, one of which reported threatening behaviour. They are