A Year in Review: Thank You for an Incredible Year

As the year comes to a close, we want to say a massive thank you to all our visitors and volunteers who have supported us throughout the year. Your enthusiasm, time, and energy have helped make this another fantastic year in the park.

Over the past 12 months, we were delighted to host a wide range of school and corporate groups, welcoming new faces and introducing many people to outdoor activity. Our canoe and paddleboard taster sessions proved especially popular, giving plenty of first-time paddlers the chance to get out on the water.

Summer was a real highlight, with a buzzing Summer School programme and our much-loved Freebie Fridays, bringing fun, activity, and smiles to the park. We were also proud to host corporate volunteer days and activity sessions, helping teams connect, give back, and get active outdoors.

Our incredible volunteers have been at the heart of everything we do. From park maintenance every Tuesday and Thursday — in all weathers — to supporting events and activities, their dedication has been truly inspiring. A special thank you goes to our You Can Bike Too volunteers for creating such a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment for all.

This year also saw the continued success of Park Run and Junior Park Run, alongside our own Swim Bike Run local events, helping people of all ages and abilities enjoy being active. It has been a pleasure watching visitors enjoy the park as much as we do.

We have loved seeing our Wild Beginnings groups learn, explore, play, and create wonderful masterpieces in our wild space — a joy for both children and staff alike.

We would like to thank everyone once again for being part of our community.

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and we look forward to welcoming you back for the year ahead. 🎄✨