Water issue at Pittville lake resolved

The issue with the water at the lake, caused by low oxygen levels alongside some environmental factors, is now resolved. To ensure that the oxygen levels in the water remain safe for our fish, we’ll continue to work with the Environment Agency.

The aerators in the lake are working to capacity to create a bigger oxygenated sanctuary for the fish and all of the deceased fish have been removed.

The signs have been removed but please do not swim or allow your pets to swim in the lake at any time.

Cheltenham has been described as "a town within a park". The beauty and picturesque sights of Cheltenham continue to attract visitors from countries all over the world. For many years people have enjoyed the beauty of Cheltenham's parks, open spaces and general greenery of the town.

Many of our parks have management plans which detail how we will maintain, manage and develop the parks and gardens.

Knight, Kavanagh & Page was commissioned in 2016 to produce an open spaces study. View all the documents associated with the study.

Urban greening

Projects to improve urban green spaces and the town centre

Enforcement in parks and open spaces

Report dog issues, anti-social behaviour, graffiti, littering/fly-tipping, public space protection order breaches.

Read more about Imperial Gardens

Imperial Gardens

Imperial Gardens were originally planted out for the exclusive use of the subscribers to the Sherborne Spa

Read more about Montpellier Gardens

Montpellier Gardens

Montpellier Gardens lie close to the town centre and are an important part of Cheltenham's regency landscape

Read more about Pittville Park

Pittville Park

Opened in 1825, Pittville Park is the largest ornamental park in Cheltenham and features the magnificent Pump Room and lakes

Read more about Sandford Park

Sandford Park

Situated at the end of the High Street, Sandford Park is one of Cheltenham's lesser known treasures

Read more about Outdoor sports facilities

Outdoor sports facilities

Cheltenham has a wide range of playing fields and sporting facilities within the borough

Read more about Park refreshments

Park refreshments

Details of refreshment areas in Cheltenham's parks

Read more about Green flag awards

Green flag awards

Find out which Cheltenham parks have Green Flag awards

Other parks and green spaces

Trees

Events

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Metal detecting on council land

We do not permit metal detecting on publicly owned land except where a metal detecting survey is part of an approved archaeological investigation.

Find out more about metal detecting on council land

Seasonal bedding

Seasonal bedding takes place across the numerous flower beds within our parks and gardens.

Usually summer bedding takes place in May and June and spring bedding takes place in October. However, this is dependent on weather conditions.

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