Caring for Britains Best-loved Park – Today & For the Future
We aim to actively protect, preserve and improve the facilities and natural beauty of Roundhay Park for the enjoyment of all its users. Join us in making a difference.
Who We Are
The Friends of Roundhay Park (FoRP) is a charitable organisation founded in 1994 by local Leeds residents who wanted to take action rather than just talk about it. Their vision was to create a community that brings together all those who love and care for Roundhay Park.
What We Do
We protect, preserve, and improve the facilities and natural beauty of Roundhay Park for everyone to enjoy.
Working alongside Leeds City Council Parks & Countryside Services, our volunteers and working parties help maintain and enhance the park through planting, conservation, and upkeep of parkland, gardens, woodlands, streams, and footpaths.
The King’s AWard
Equivalent to an MBE, KAVS is the highest Award given to local voluntary groups in the UK, and they are awarded for life.
Created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee and previously known as The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS), the Award has been shining a light on the fantastic work of voluntary groups from all across the UK for many years.
FoRP were delighted to be awarded this honour in November 2023.
ExplorE the Park Self Guided Walks
The Friends of Roundhay Park have produced a series of downloadable leaflets enabling visitors to explore different areas of the Park while learning more about various features and the history of the Park.