Wellholme Park reopening - Eye on Calderdale

We’re delighted to announce that Wellholme Park will officially reopen mid-July, following a programme of significant improvements delivered through the Brighouse Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS).

Be part of the celebration

To mark the reopening, the Environment Agency will be hosting a Community Day on 29 July, from 10am to 2pm. Whether you’re visiting with family, friends, or simply exploring your local park, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Scavenger hunts for young explorers.
The opportunity to meet the project team and learn about the park’s new features and enhancements.
Information stalls explaining the improvements and long-term benefits.
Plenty of space to relax, unwind, and reconnect with nature.

This celebration also coincides with Love Parks Week, making it the perfect opportunity to rediscover one of your favourite green spaces.

A park designed for the future

The reopening of Wellholme Park is about more than new paths and enhanced spaces; it marks an important step forward in building flood resilience. This project shows how essential flood defence infrastructure can work hand in hand with community spaces, delivering both environmental protection and a better experience for visitors. The improvements were carefully designed to:

Reduce flood risk while protecting homes, infrastructure and local businesses.
Safeguard and enhance valuable public green space.
Improve accessibility, landscaping and natural features across the park.
Introduce infrastructure designed to manage water flow during extreme weather.

Check out the full project details and the impact of the scheme.

See the transformation

Take a look at the photos below showcasing the FAS construction work and see just how much the park has been transformed. Nothing beats experiencing it in person. Join us at the Community Day on 29 July, from 10am to 2pm, to explore the changes and celebrate the future of this much-loved local space.

An aerial view of Wellholme Park

An aerial view of Wellholme Park featuring a winding stream on the right, a wooden footbridge spanning over a dry ditch, and a paved walking path running parallel to a dense line of trees on the left. The landscape includes grassy banks, rocky stream edges, and a winding asphalt path cutting through the green space.

A winding paved path runs alongside a small creek with a wooden footbridge surrounded by lush green trees.

Curved paved path runs alongside a grassy area with young trees and shrubs under a cloudy sky.