The Games of Thornes pay-and-play area in Thornes Park, Wakefield, managed by volunteers from the Friends of CHaT Parks, will be open every day throughout the school holidays!
Alongside its usual weekend opening, the ticket office will be open daily from 20th July to 1st September, making it even easier to enjoy everything on offer.
There’s something for everyone, including:
🎾 Tennis on our recently maintained and repainted courts
⛳ Pitch & Putt
🏌️ Putting Green
🥎 Crown Green Bowls
The Friends of CHaT Parks have equipment available to hire for all of these activities, so whether you’re a regular or trying something new, you can simply turn up and have fun.
All activities are available at affordable prices, making it a great day out for families, friends and visitors of all ages.
Looking for something a little more relaxing?
📚 The ticket office is also home to a popular book exchange.
Grab a book and find a peaceful spot to relax while the more energetic members of the family enjoy the activities.
If you’d like to contribute, you’re welcome to bring along one or two books to exchange. Please don’t use it as a place to offload large numbers of unwanted books, as the shelves are already well stocked. And please only take books for your own personal use.
Back by popular demand… the Park Investigators Trail returns!
🔎Become a heritage and nature detective as you explore Clarence, Holmfield and Thornes Parks, following the clues, discovering hidden features and completing your Park Investigators sheet.
🏅 Complete the trail to earn a certificate, with prizes to be won too!
Simply pick up a Park Investigators sheet from the ticket office, or download one in advance from the Friends of CHaT Parks website.
It’s a fantastic way to encourage children to get outdoors, explore the park and learn along the way while having plenty of fun.
Fancy getting involved?
💚 The Friends of CHaT Parks are always looking for volunteers to help keep the parks thriving, welcoming and safe for everyone.
Whether you’d enjoy spending a few hours in the ticket office, welcoming visitors, hiring out equipment and helping families make the most of their day, or prefer getting outdoors for Weeding Wednesdays, helping to care for the beautiful Rose Garden and its bedding plants, there’s a role for you. These are just two of the many ways you can get involved.
Whatever your interests, experience or skill level, every helping hand makes a difference.
Join the Friends of CHaT Parks and become part of a friendly team dedicated to keeping our parks welcoming, vibrant and enjoyable for everyone.
Whether you’re feeling competitive, trying something new, or simply making the most of the summer holidays, the Friends of CHaT Parks in Wakefield would love to welcome you.
Come along, have some fun, and make the most of everything the city parks of Wakefield has to offer this summer! ☀️