Active Parks
Free sport, games and positive activities for young people, delivered in the heart of local communities.
We bring the activity to young people
Not every community has easy access to affordable sports clubs, youth centres or structured activities. Active Parks takes free sport and play into the places where young people already spend their time.
Our community coaches arrive with a range of sports and play equipment. Young people can join in, try different activities and spend time with friends in a safe and positive setting.
There is no pressure to be experienced or particularly sporty. Sessions focus on being active, having fun and giving young people something positive to do within their community.
Find an Active Parks session
Sessions are completely free. No advance booking is needed. Just come along and speak to one of our coaches.
Active Parks: Harworth & Bircotes
Join our team for free sport, games and multisport activities at Harworth Colliery FC Playing Fields. Young people can turn up, meet the coaches and get involved.
- Fridays
- 5:30pm - 6:30pm
- Harworth Colliery FC Playing Fields, DN11 8JT
- Free, No Booking Needed
Active Parks: Worksop
Join our team at The Canch for free sport, games and positive activities. Young people can arrive during the session, meet the coaches and choose how they take part.
- Fridays
- 4:30pm - 5:30pm
- The Canch MUGA, Worksop, S80 2BU
- Free, No Booking Needed
Sport and play without the barriers
Completely Free
No session fees, memberships or equipment costs.
No Booking Needed
Young people can turn up during the session and join the activities.
Different Activities
We bring footballs, games and a range of multisport equipment.
Community Coaches
Sessions are led by trained staff with experience in community and youth sport.
What parents and carers need to know
- No payment or advance booking is required
- All sports and play equipment is provided
- Wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear
- Bring a drink, especially during warmer weather
- Sessions may be cancelled during unsafe weather
- Check our social media pages for urgent updates
- Speak to a coach when attending for the first time
Creating opportunities where they are needed
Some young people face cost, transport and confidence barriers that prevent them from joining structured sport. Others live in areas with limited evening, weekend or holiday activities.
Active Parks removes these barriers by providing free activities within local communities. The sessions create positive use of parks and playing fields, help our staff build trusted relationships with young people and provide routes into regular activities, volunteering and youth leadership.
Supporting Active Parks
Our current sessions are made possible through funding from BBC Children in Need and The National Lottery Million Hours programme.
We work with funders, councils, housing providers, sports clubs and community organisations to bring free youth outreach into areas where opportunities are limited.
Want to bring Active Parks to your community?
We welcome conversations with organisations that want to create more free and positive opportunities for young people.
Work with Active Communities