Volunteer community park rangers

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is currently recruiting for volunteers to walk around Hanley Park and help out with activities and events.

The Voluntary Community Park Rangers (VCPR) would go out in groups and provide a point of contact for visitors, offering information on facilities, activities and directions as well keeping the park tidy and carrying out general duties.

Volunteers would be asked to commit to at least one five-hour shift per month and would be based in a new community hub building in the park.

All volunteers are given training on their roles and responsibilities, safety, first aid, customer service and would wear a uniform that indicates they are a volunteer ranger.

If you are interested in getting involved and want to be a part of the park's amazing transformation get in touch with the park liaison team using the details listed below.

Restoration update

The internal work to the main pavilion are nearing completion, with the interior plastering now very nearly finished.

We hope to hand the building over to the new caterers in May to open in time for the summer holidays in July.

Details of the interior design, caterers, menus and fantastic new job opportunities are to be released soon.

To keep up to date with all the news in the park make sure you are following the Hanley Park Facebook Page

Events and activities in April

Summer holiday activities

We will be running activities for children throughout the Easter holidays. For more information get in touch with the park liaison team using the details listed below.

Monday April 15: Magic Monday – Tom Thumbs Valley – 2pm to 4pm

Experience the park in a whole new way - just the height of Tom Thumb. We will enter into his world and create some special tiny places.

Meet at the 1960’s bowls pavilion next to the oval bowling green in the centre of the park, near the canal

Wednesday April 17: Wild Wednesday – Earth Walk – 2pm to 4pm

We shall be going on a special 'earthwalk'. Using your senses, you will take part in a series of fun activities to experience the natural world. Meet at the 1960’s bowls pavilion next to the oval bowling green in the centre of the park, near the canal.

Sunday April 21: Xplorer - Fun orienteering activities for children – 9.30am to 12pm

A family-friendly navigation challenge that is educational and fun and gives children a sense of adventure as they explore the park to find the markers. No experience of map reading is necessary and parents are encouraged to join in the fun.
Meet the Xplorer team on the main path between the main pavilion and bandstand.

Sunday April 21: – Easter Egg Dash – 12.30pm to 2pm

Organised by Bee Active, this egg-citing family event is completely free and open to children of all ages. You can walk, run, hop, scoot, skate or ride your way around the park to find all the Bee Active Easter Bunnies and claim some bee-rilliant Easter treats.
Meet the Bee Active team on the main path between the main pavilion and bandstand.

Wednesday April 24: Wild Wednesday – Wild about Eggs Trail – 2pm to 4pm

Explore our trail to find out which animals have laid the eggs. Could it be a snake, spider, butterfly or frog? Find the answers to win a chocolate prize, create your own egg and nest. Meet at the 1960’s bowls pavilion next to the oval bowling green in the centre of the park, near the canal

Friday April 26: Fantastic Friday – Games Galore – 2pm to 4pm

Come and join us for a fun filled afternoon playing all sorts of games. Meet at the 1960’s bowls pavilion next to the oval bowling green in the centre of the park, near the canal.

Every Saturday morning: Hanley Park Parkrun – 9am

Don’t forget Hanley Park Parkrun, every Saturday morning at 9am (weather permitting).

Meet at the start near the bandstand in the centre of the park. If it is your first time, you will be required to register before you arrive.

Click here to find out more and details on how to register.