Parks and open spaces

Residents and visitors can access more than 500 hectares of green space and wildlife habitats across the town.

Play areas

Ipswich has 93 play areas which are managed by the Borough Council.

Chantry Park

Chantry Park is the largest town park in Ipswich. It extends over 124 acres of parkland and wildlife areas on the western edge of town.

Orwell Country Park

Orwell Country Park was officially opened to the public in 1995 and has continued to grow in size and facilities ever since. Find out everything you need to know about the 470-acre site.

Volunteering in our parks and countryside

Volunteering opportunities in Holywells and Christchurch Parks, and conservation work with the Greenways Countryside Project.

Help us to help wildlife!

Find out about the Ipswich Wildlife Network - linking habitats around the town

River Action Group

About the work of the River Action Group.

Friends Groups

A Friends Group is a group of local residents and other interested parties who dedicate their time and knowledge to improve their local park or open space.