A small orchard of nine trees, six apples, a pear, a plum and a cherry were planted in 2012 with funding from Micklegate Ward Committee. The trees were chosen for their heritage value as well as their superb flavours and hardiness. There is an information board on the site with lots of information about the orchard and the adjacent copse of native trees which were planted by all the pupils at Scarcroft School in November 2019.
The grassy sward beneath the trees has been planted and sown over the years with a huge variety of native flower species; there are 36 (and counting!) species in the orchard and copse area while only 5 on the rest of the green. The sward is scythed at the end of the summer and the cuttings removed to keep the area from getting too rich in nutrients.
The area is managed by local people with the help of folk from St Nick’s.
We have regular work and learning sessions: scything, pruning, species identification, habitat building. And regular celebrations and festivals: harvest and juicing, wassail, blossom time and a summer picnic. We are always very happy to have folk come along and join in. Contact laurapotts@phonecoop.coop to go on a mailing list for the orchard and to hear what is going on.
Wigginton Duck Pond is a favourite of all ages and well used and visited all year round. In 2016 it was voted one of the top 5 ponds in Yorkshire! https://imfromyorkshire.uk.com/5-great-yorkshire-duck-ponds/
Cared for by:
Wigginton Parish Council
This ‘village green’ appears to have no official name, but is characterised by the presence of a large fruiting pear tree and a well hidden seasonal pond.
A small play area next to the city walls, suitable for young children.
Cared for by:
City of York Council
A play area for young children with an adjacent grassy space.
Cared for by:
City of York Council
A children’s play area which includes a small football pitch with goal posts and a sloping grassy field adjacent to the play equipment.
Cared for by:
City of York Council
A traditional children’s play area with some grassy areas around surrounding the play equipment.
Cared for by:
City of York Council
A very well hidden children’s play area. This site is reached via Renshaw Gardens and then a footpath to the left of Thompson Place. As well as the usual kinds of children’s play equipment this site also features a basketball practice area and a small hillock which gives excellent views of the local railway lines and all the accompanying flowers. If you are lucky it is possible to see deer feeding beside the railway tracks.
Cared for by:
City of York Council
A play area suitable for younger children with an adjacent field suitable for football or other ball games.
Cared for by:
City of York Council
A small green space named after a First World War Air Marshall. The area is suitable for ball games or picnics. Adjacent to it is Tedder Road Play Area, a small playground suitable for young children.
Cared for by:
City of York Council
