Locals are protesting following the news that Knowsley Council will be selling 17 of its parks for development.
Hundreds of activists marched through the centre of Liverpool on a day of global action over climate change.
Councillors approved budget plans which will see a 1.9% rise in council tax for Liverpool citizens next year.
The future of the Welsh Streets remains uncertain after the council appealed against a block on development plans.
Green Party supporters criticised the government over higher education policy at their conference in Liverpool.
Green Party members hit out over cuts to public spending when they held their annual spring conference at the Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool.