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Parks & Green Spaces

A cyclist in black clothing and helmet performs a jump on a BMX bike over wooden ramps at an outdoor event. In the background, people watch near a green gazebo and a van decorated with colorful graffiti, with hills and trees under a cloudy sky.

Beechwood Social Action Project

North Halifax Partnership (NHP) is a community-focused organisation based in Halifax, West Yorkshire, dedicated to improving local...

Active Calderdale

Sep 303 min read

A sunny community event at Brackenbed Park, with families and children gathered around a large white marquee. People are chatting, sitting at picnic tables, and queuing for activities, while children play nearby. A colorful van and a bouncy castle are visible in the background, set against a backdrop of trees and open green space.

A Fresh Start for Brackenbed Park

Brackenbed Park has been given a new lease of life, and the community came together to celebrate in style. Thanks to recent improvements...

Active Calderdale

Sep 102 min read

A Halloween hunt is underway in a Shroggs park and children and their parents can be seen walking along a path in fancy dress. Autumn leaves coloured orange and brown are littered along the ground and two green picnic benches stand idle. Trees coloured various Autumn shades can be seen all around.

Active Parks July 2025

Planting Seeds of Change Through Partnership Through the Active Calderdale Sport England pilot, a bold new way of working is reshaping...

Active Calderdale

Aug 43 min read

Mixenden’s Mural Magic

Over the past year, something bold and beautiful has taken root in Mixenden. Following the renovation of the Urban Park, there was an opportunity to hand the reins of imagination to local young people—giving them space not just to play, but to create, to lead, and to leave their mark.

Active Calderdale

Aug 12 min read

An aerial view of a residential neighborhood with rows of houses, winding roads, and green lawns. In the background, there is a large rectangular reservoir surrounded by grassy embankments and dense forested areas. Beyond the reservoir, rolling hills with patches of farmland are visible. The image captures a mix of urban and natural landscapes.

Rediscovering Mixenden Reservoir

Mixenden Reservoir has long been a cherished part of North Halifax—a scenic retreat for water sports and walkers alike. But beyond its shimmering waters lies something quietly magical: a network of woodland paths waiting to be explored.

Active Calderdale

Aug 12 min read

Activating People's Park

During community consultations, residents said they wanted more fun and engaging activities in the park.

Active Calderdale

Jun 122 min read