The Rivers2U mobile classroom will be visiting the park on Thursday 27th August for a day of interactive and fun session about our river!

Visit the mobile classroom and explore rivers, wildlife and habitats: the water cycle and techniques used to slow the flow of water and reduce flooding. There will be lots to explore; how is the flow of water slowed to help mitigate the effects of flooding? How can we tell the health of the river? There will also be the chance to view a sample of freshwater invertebrates from the river!

There will be two drop-in sessions running throughout the day 11:00am-12.30pm and 1.30-3:00pm

For more information and to sign-up to the event, visit the event page here.

To find the mobile classroom, head over to the Upper Meadow, see park map here.

This event is part of the York rivers trail: the rivers and us.

York RLFC Foundation launches its latest school holiday programme for ages 5-15.

These free sessions are a turn up and play multi-sports session with York RLFC Knights.

For more information, take a look at the York RLFC website here.

Football coaching for girls with City Wildcats!

These are 45 min coaching sessions for different age groups of girls with City Wildcats.

Session 1: 10 - 11:00am (7-9 years)

Session 2: 11am - 12 noon (10-14 years)

Booking in advance is recommended at officialsoccerschools.co.uk/yorkcity

All spaces are free to attend

Are you currently home educating in York? Join us at Homestead Park for our relaxed nature socials. 

We will connect with nature, form community and create together - each session includes nature journaling, an exploration outside, and a social space inside with refreshments. Family friendly for all ages.

Join for family friendly for all ages in the Homestead Park Pavilion

Sessions take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month and cost £5 per child (free places are always available - just ask).

To book, email: paulinecarneyart@icloud.com

Football in the park is back this summer!

These are 45 min coaching sessions for different age groups with York City FC Foundation.

Session 1: 10 - 10:45am

Session 2: 11am - 12 noon

Booking in advance is recommended at officialsoccerschools.co.uk/yorkcity

York RLFC Foundation launches its latest school holiday programme for ages 5-15.

These free sessions are a turn up and play multi-sports session with York RLFC Knights.

For more information, take a look at the York RLFC website here.

Football coaching for girls with City Wildcats!

These are 45 min coaching sessions for different age groups of girls with City Wildcats.

Session 1: 10 - 11:00am (7-9 years)

Session 2: 11am - 12 noon (10-14 years)

Booking in advance is recommended at officialsoccerschools.co.uk/yorkcity

All spaces are free to attend

Our regular music night July edition

Pizza from Bistro Guy from 4pm

Music from Holly Taymar from 5:30pm

Birdsong and horticultural delight - all day long

These happen once a month, from April to September, so come along for some gorgeous sounds and great food in the lovely surroundings of a performance in the park.

As usual, there’s no need to book, just show up on the day. 
The performance is free, food is to buy if you’d like to.


Join artists the Wilson Sisters and writer Gayle Johnson to weave with natural willow and create words inspired by the river, its wildlife, and the surrounding landscape.

Willow trees play a vital role in flood resilience. Their fast growing roots help hold riverbanks together, while their wonderfully flexible branches help slow floodwater. In this workshop, you'll have the chance to reflect on the strength and resilience of the natural world as you create your own willow weaving and a collection of words inspired by the landscape.

It's a relaxed, drop-in session for all ages. No experience is needed, just bring your imagination!

Meet at the Pavilion Building, at the corner of the main lawn.

You can find out more on the event’s page via eventbrite

This event is part of the York River Trail - www.ousewem.co.uk/york-rivers-trail

This Saturday it's the RSPCA annual summer fair!

It is a fundraiser for their local branch, which is need of a new home itself. There will be many stalls, a bouncy castle, a small dog show, food and games.

Are you currently home educating in York? Join us at Homestead Park for our relaxed nature socials. 

We will connect with nature, form community and create together - each session includes nature journaling, an exploration outside, and a social space inside with refreshments. Family friendly for all ages.

Join for family friendly for all ages in the Homestead Park Pavilion

Sessions take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month and cost £5 per child (free places are always available - just ask).

To book, email: paulinecarneyart@icloud.com

Join artist Jessica Jenyns for a relaxed nature-inspired, printmaking workshop celebrating the flora and fauna of Homestead Park and York’s rivers.

Printmaking workshop exploring York’s river flora and fauna through cyanotype and monoprinting using natural materials.

Suitable for 7+ years (accompanied by an adult), teens and adults.

Meet at the Pavilion building, at the corner of the main lawn.

Book a spot (one for each maker) via eventbrite

This event is part of the York River Trail - www.ousewem.co.uk/york-rivers-trail

Are you currently home educating in York? Join us at Homestead Park for our relaxed nature socials. 

We will connect with nature, form community and create together - each session includes nature journaling, an exploration outside, and a social space inside with refreshments. Family friendly for all ages.

Join for family friendly for all ages in the Homestead Park Pavilion

Sessions take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month and cost £5 per child (free places are always available - just ask).

To book, email: paulinecarneyart@icloud.com

Our regular music night July edition

Food from Yahala Mataam from 4pm

Music from Katie Lou McCabe from 5:30pm

Birdsong and horticultural delight - all day long

These will be happening once a month, from April to September, so come along for some gorgeous sounds and great food in the lovely surroundings of a performance in the park.

As usual, there’s no need to book, just show up on the day. 
The performance is free, food is to buy if you’d like to.


Are you currently home educating in York? Join us at Homestead Park for our relaxed nature socials. 

We will connect with nature, form community and create together - each session includes nature journaling, an exploration outside, and a social space inside with refreshments. Family friendly for all ages.

Join for family friendly for all ages in the Homestead Park Pavilion

Sessions take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month and cost £5 per child (free places are always available - just ask).

To book, email: paulinecarneyart@icloud.com