This little known site is likely a haven for wildlife with an abundance of wildflowers, particularly at eastern end of the site where there is a large very colourful flower meadow. Flowers to seen here include crosswort, common vetch and the bright orange ‘fox and cubs’ which is abundant here. There are almost no records of wildlife at this site which almost certainly would support many unusual species.

Churchfield is a public open space of approx. 3.5 acres with an enclosed dog walk area, children’s play area, an enclosed younger children’s playground and an open space of grass and trees known as Willow Garth.

Cared for by:
Local volunteers – Churchfield Open Space Committee (COSC)

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 well-loved duck pond has seating and in the summer, some welcome shade under a weeping willow tree. During the hot summer of 2022 local residents brought water to the site to help ducklings at risk due to the drying up of the pond. The pond is adjacent to the Haxby Pond bus stop (buses 1 and 20).

Cared for by:
Haxby Town Council

See https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/20712663.haxby-duck-pond-dire-state-hot-weather/

A well-equipped play area adjacent to sports fields. Lots of opportunities for children to climb. The play area has picnic benches and seating.

Cared for by:
City of York Council

A nice place to sit and relax, Dunnington Millennium Green is being managed by the local parish council and a keen group of volunteers who have created a colourful green-space full of colourful annual wildflowers. The site has benches where visitors can rest and enjoy these wildlife friendly areas.

Cared for by:
Dunnington Parish Council and Dunnington Conservation Group

Things to help out with here:
Planting wildflowers and hedges

This brand new play area has a great range of play equipment for children including slides, swings and things to climb on. There are picnic benches beside the play equipment and an adjacent field which can be used for games or resting.

A play area suitable for young children with a good range of play equipment. Located directly opposite York Cemetery.

Cared for by:
City of York Council

A well-equipped children’s play area set in the grounds of Heslington Sportsfield. The site is accessed via a track called Outgang Lane leading from Common Lane, Heslington.

Cared for by:
Heslington Sportsfield Management Committee
sportsfield@heslington.org.uk

A traditional children’s play area, accessed from a single entrance along Broadway. Please note that the entrance gate to this site is sometimes locked.

Cared for by:
Ministry of Defence