On its sun-soaked lawns, families made the most of the fine summer weather with picnics and games of cricket and frisbee, whilst others cruised happily around on their bikes.
Some enjoyed a more meditative afternoon nestled in the shade, with one painter capturing the scene on canvas, whilst others soaked up the rays or strolled along the riverside.
These were just some of the summer scenes in Preston’s Avenham and Miller Parks...
9. A family play cricket in Avenham Park, Prseton during the heatwave. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
A family play cricket in Avenham Park, Prseton during the heatwave. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
10. A family play frisbee in Avenham Park, Preston. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
A family play frisbee in Avenham Park, Preston. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
11. A family play frisbee in Avenham Park, Preston. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
A family play frisbee in Avenham Park, Preston. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
12. Cyclist in the sun of Avenham Park, Preston. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
Cyclist in the sun of Avenham Park, Preston. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Stuttard