Our town is full of beautiful parks. Across 10,240 acres, Ipswich is home to more than 100 public parks, green spaces, playgrounds and wildlife habitats. We've been recognised as a Tree City of the World for five consecutive years, and we're fortunate to have more accessible green space than many places can only dream of. But the real story isn't in the numbers. The real story is people.

Parks are where life happens. They are where we walk the dog, meet friends, kick a football, watch our children play, take a breath, exercise, volunteer, celebrate, grieve, rest and reconnect with nature. Parks are for everyone. Open. Welcoming. Democratic. And yet, when people talk about Ipswich, tour parks are rarely part of the conversation. We want to change that.

Parklife Ipswich is a celebration of our parks and the role they play in our everyday lives. Through stories, photographs, art projects and shared experiences, we'll shine a light on the green spaces that connect the people who make them special. Everyone is welcome to take part; residents, artists, community groups, businesses, visitors...

Ipswich has a motto: Munia Civitatis Decus Civium. This translates as: "The strength of Ipswich lies in its citizens." Our parks show this in action every day.

At a time when many people feel divided and disconnected, these shared spaces bring us together. Please share your parklife with us @parklifeipswich.