City of York Council is celebrating Rowntree Park’s 91st Birthday on Saturday 14 July with a party in the park that promises to be a great day out for all the family.

The Rowntree Company gave Rowntree Park as a gift to the people of the city 91 years ago on 16 July 1921 in memory of workers who fell during the war. Every summer a ‘birthday party’ is held to remember this event, and a cake will be cut during the celebrations in honour of the park and its origins.

Attractions at the event will include a climbing wall, birds of prey display, live music, face painting, community stalls, food and drinks, ice creams, bouncy castle, street sports, story telling, willow weaving and – new for this year – a fun dog show.

Parking is limited to disabled badge holders only, so other visitors are asked to walk or take public transport. Please note the car park will be closed all day.

The annual summer fair will take place on Saturday 14 July 2012 from 2-5pm.