Friends of Barton Parks

25/09/2025

The Scunthorpe branch of the Samaritans is hosting a Dawn Walk in Baysgarth Park next month on Sunday, October 12 at 7am, meeting at the Chad Varah Memorial Garden.

The Dawn Walk is a challenge to walk 5K at sunrise in celebration of World Mental Health Day and aims to raise vital funds for the Samaritans to enable them to continue providing mental health support to those in need.

Participation is free – to sign up, click the link in the comments.

24/09/2025

Dam Road Park has been bursting with colour this summer! 😍

The newly planted wildflower beds have been an absolute delight—and they’re still going strong. Today’s photos capture just how much the bees are loving these pollen-rich blooms. Nature’s beauty and buzz in perfect harmony 🌸🌻🐝

12/09/2025

This weekend, the Baysgarth Park parkrun will celebrate its 100th event – this is a fantastic achievement for not only the runners who have participated in a parkrun (whether its just the once or 99 times!) but also the volunteers who have been at the park for every event ensuring participant safety and cheering runners over the finish line.

If you enjoy running, consider heading down to the park this weekend to join the celebrations.

Visit the Baysgarth Park parkrun page for further information.

We're celebrating our 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣th event this weekend - can you join us? Are you also celebrating a milestone?

Everyone welcome!

11/09/2025

We are thrilled that so many little ones have been enjoying the newly refurbished play park in Baysgarth Park!

Here’s one of the first visitors, Rossi, who thoroughly enjoyed his time at the park – in fact, we think his dad might have had a struggle on his hands to get him to leave!

31/08/2025

Surfacing the first section of the play area on Friday

30/08/2025

🚒 Unexpected Drama at Dam Road Park!

Last week, Friends of Barton Parks were contacted after a fire engine was spotted near Dam Road Park. Firefighters rushed across the road with equipment in hand, sparking concern from residents. Thankfully, they weren’t on site for long—and we found out the next day what had happened.

No harm done this time… though we suspect a little bruised pride may have been involved 😅

A gentle reminder to our adventurous young visitors: please stick to the age-appropriate swings! They're designed for safety—and to spare you a visit from the fire crew!

29/08/2025

Thanks to a £96,000 106 planning gain grant from Keigar Homes and £54,000 of funding secured by Friends of Barton Parks from Barton Town Council and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the Baysgarth Playpark transformation is finally happening.

Cllr Paul Vickers, Chair of Friends of Barton Parks, said: “We’ve been frustrated, like the rest of the Barton community, that this development has taken so long to come to fruition. However, the quality and range of the equipment now being installed will be a great addition to the award-winning Baysgarth Park, entertaining local children for many years to come.”

Come see the progress through September and get ready for a playpark that welcomes everyone, big and small!

28/08/2025

Baysgarth Playpark Revamp Begins! 🤩

The wait is over, work has officially started on Baysgarth Playpark! A new area for younger children is already taking shape, with more inclusive equipment and something for teenagers arriving soon. 👀

17/08/2025

This time next week, Quantum Theatre will be preparing to perform the last Performance in the Park of the season – Jemima Puddle-Duck!

Poor Jemima Puddle-Duck is not allowed to hatch her own eggs, so off she goes to find a quiet hiding place, but is the charming Whiskered Gentleman she meets really as nice as he seems?

This free performance will take place in Baysgarth Park on Sunday, August 24 at 2pm. Bring a blanket, a picnic and enjoy!

10/08/2025

Setting up for Pride and Prejudice in the park, the show starts at 4pm (10 August) This is a free performance thanks to Barton Town Council and Barton Tourism Partnership. Bring a chair or a rug and enjoy!

07/08/2025

As much as we might not like the rain, it has certainly come at a good time as we have had new water tanks installed at Dam Road Park! 🌧

These will help to keep the plants, fruits and vegetables that are growing there nice and healthy for visitors to enjoy for years to come.

26/07/2025

Barton is now proudly flying two Green Flags following the news that the Bridge View Park overlooking the Humber Bridge and river has now joined Baysgarth Park with the accolade awarded annually by Keep Britain Tidy.

The news of Barton’s latest addition to the Green Flag stable comes seven years after Baysgarth Park received its first Green Flag.

Both parks are managed by North Lincolnshire Council but the volunteer group Friends of Barton Parks has played a significant role in the development of both parks.
Cllr Paul Vickers, chair of the Friends of Barton Parks, said he was delighted with the news of the second Green Flag for Barton.

“Over the next few years there are plans to upgrade the park with enhancements such as more bulb planting and wild flower areas, a designated picnic area and new play area along with more seating and litter bins”.