There are various Parks & Gardens in and around the Shire of York which are maintained by the Shire Gardeners. They include:

Pioneer Avon Park

Located in Lowe Street, Avon Park is a large grassed area which runs alongside the Avon River. It is also one of the most popular parks in York. There are free BBQ facilities (gas operated) with picnic tables and seating, toilets & playground areas for the children. On the North side of the park there is a swinging bridge which crosses the river and is also a popular viewing spot for many tourists. The rotunda located in the middle of Avon Park has often been used as the setting for many wedding ceremonies and can be reserved by phoning the Shire Offices. The electricity key for the rotunda can also be collected from the Shire Offices with a small fee payable.

Candice Bateman Memorial Park

Located on the eastern side of the Avon River on Newcastle Street is this beautiful park that has many facilities. The park has a barbeque and playing area, which includes swings, half basketball court, football goals. There are plans to develop the park further and it is definitely well worth a look.

Gwambygine Ascent

Located approx 10km South of York along Great Southern Highway (towards Beverley). Gwambygine is well worth a visit. There is an adventure playground area for the kids, toilets, free BBQ's (gas operated), tap drinking water, nature reserve walk, viewing tower and historic school site. Part of the signage in the park commemorates the site of the Gwambygine School, with the names of the families who attended it and the teachers who presided there.

Peace Grove

Located Joaquina Street (Opposite Shire Offices). Peace Grove is a small park and very pretty to walk through. Recently power and seating have been installed so that it can be used for events.

Johanna Whitely Park

Located in Howick Street (near the Catholic Church & Old School). A small park which was named after Johanna Whitely who taught the Catholic children at the convent school.

Grey Street Park

Located on the corner of Ford and Grey Streets a park with natives planted freely over the area.