Longford Park Coventry

05/09/2026

What a clean up ! Thank you Coventry 😍.

A lovely morning sifting through the nature reserve, meeting old and new friends in cleaning up the patch. A massive thank you to all who came to give us a hand.

We do have to ask though, how the heck or even why the heck would someone take the time and effort to dump a sofa in the middle of no where! Ah well its gone now and we hope the person who left it has the misfortune of both sides of their pillow always being warm!

Special thanks to Cllr George Duggins for organising, Cllr Linda Bigham for joining us as ever and Cllr Albert Amor for coming along too.

Finally a very special thank you to Uwe from Germany who's photoed next to the trolly and large pile of bags, this was his own collection today and highly impressive and helpful.

05/09/2026

03/09/2026

The below letter has been sent to us by Cllr George Duggins and Cllr Linda Bigham, it has been sent to local residents also. They have asked we share the below, the friends group will be out supporting this fantastic news and programme from this Saturday.

Dear Resident,

We are writing to let you know about a number of improvements we are set to make at Longford Nature Park.
We have secured around £87,600 in Section 106 developer contributions from Pivot Power, which we will use to create better spaces for wildlife and help everyone to enjoy the park more easily.

What will the work look like?
In September, the Urban Rangers will restore the pond and create a shallow water area called a "scrape". This will create an area of open water that will help wildlife such as frogs, newts and dragonflies thrive.
The team will also do some work in the woodlands to create a healthier home for wildlife. This will help insects such as butterflies and allow more sunlight to reach the ground, helping plants and animals to grow.
A section of boardwalk will be built close to the existing metal footbridge to protect the ground and create a better habitat for wildlife. This new section will also help make the site more accessible, ensuring more people can enjoy our parks.

How long will the project take?
The project will be ongoing for the next five years. The initial work on the pond and trees will take place over September 2026. Improvements to access will be scheduled for next summer with ongoing monitoring and management of the site.

Access to the park
Most of the work will happen away from the main paths, so there will be very little disruption. If a path needs to be closed for a short time, clear signs will be put up and staff will be on hand to help visitors. Any temporary routes will be clearly marked.

Can I get involved?
We also want to encourage local people to get involved and learn more about the project. There will be volunteer days and events that everyone is welcome to attend. More information on this to follow.
If you have any questions, comments, or feedback about the project, please contact:
CoventryEcologyTeam–[email protected]

24/08/2026

Saturday 5th September 10am – 2pm. The friends will be supporting our fantastic Urban Rangers in tidying up Longford Park Coventry. Exact location will be shared in good time, but will be around the nature reserve area of the park.

13/08/2026

Reposting again due to fires happening in other parks within the city!

🔥 Friendly Reminder: Help Protect Our Park During the Heatwave 🌞

With the current hot, dry weather, even a small spark can quickly become a dangerous fire.

Please help keep everyone safe by:

- Not lighting fires or barbecues in the park.
- Never discarding ci******es or matches on the ground.
- Taking all litter home, especially glass bottles, which can contribute to fire risk.
- Reporting any signs of fire immediately by calling the emergency services.

Thank you for doing your part to protect our park, its wildlife, and everyone who enjoys it. Stay safe, stay cool, and enjoy your visit responsibly!

31/07/2026

Love Parks Week !
As much as we love hearing memories of War Memorial Park, Longford Park will forever be our favourite 😍. This video got us wondering, whats your best memory from Longford Park ?

11/07/2026

🔥 Friendly Reminder: Help Protect Our Park During the Heatwave 🌞

With the current hot, dry weather, even a small spark can quickly become a dangerous fire.

Please help keep everyone safe by:

- Not lighting fires or barbecues in the park.
- Never discarding ci******es or matches on the ground.
- Taking all litter home, especially glass bottles, which can contribute to fire risk.
- Reporting any signs of fire immediately by calling the emergency services.

Thank you for doing your part to protect our park, its wildlife, and everyone who enjoys it. Stay safe, stay cool, and enjoy your visit responsibly!

25/06/2026

Lost Barclays card ? Mr R A Khan, message us and we can help you reunite to it.

21/06/2026

What a lovely turnout we have had for this afternoons bands in the park.

Had a great afternoon, must say thank you for the council and the urban park rangers for putting this on every year.

A special thank you to Cllr Bigham and Cllr Duggins for their continued support for the Friends of Longford Park group.

20/06/2026

Come join us tomorrow for our turn in the annual bands in the park put on by the council and the urban rangers

This year we have the Phoenix Rock 'n' Roll Band! 🎸🥁🎹

Starts at 2:00 untill 3:30 🎉

Will be behind the changing room at the windmill road entrance.