Free ParkPlay sessions are running on Saturday mornings in Southall, offering residents a no-cost way to get active outdoors without needing kit, experience or a regular fitness routine.
The Sport England-backed charity runs weekly, community-led play sessions designed for all ages and abilities. Residents only need to register through the ParkPlay website before turning up at one of the local sessions.
Free Saturday sessions in Southall parks
ParkPlay is available at three Southall locations:
| Location | Area |
|---|---|
| Southall Park | Southall |
| Jubilee Park | Southall |
| The Green Quarter | Southall |
The sessions are built around informal games rather than formal sports coaching, so people can join at their own pace. Activities can include dodgeball, treasure hunts, quick cricket and handball.
The scheme has now been running in the borough for five years, giving families and neighbours a regular place to meet, move and spend time in local green spaces. Readers looking for other free family activities in the borough may also find this guide to community events in Ealing parks useful.
How to join a ParkPlay session
Residents do not need to pay, bring equipment or have previous experience. The practical steps are simple:
- Register on the ParkPlay website before attending.
- Choose one of the Southall sessions.
- Turn up on a Saturday morning ready to take part.
- Wear comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activity.
Ealing Council said the sessions are intended to help people connect as well as become more active. Councillor Lauren Wall, cabinet member for thriving communities, said ParkPlay gives people “of all ages and backgrounds” a way to connect and have fun in local parks.
Open to all ages and fitness levels
ParkPlay is aimed at the whole community, including children, parents, older residents and people who have not taken part in organised activity for some time. The format is informal, with volunteers helping sessions feel local and welcoming.
Gurpreet and Gurinder Kaur, who run the Southall Park group, are preparing to mark its fifth birthday with a community party in August. Gurinder said the sessions had helped them build friendships locally, while Gurpreet said around 50 people attend regularly, with numbers sometimes reaching 80.
ParkPlay chief executive Rick Jenner said volunteers who know their communities are central to the scheme, adding that the charity welcomes people who want to help run sessions.
Source: Ealing Council
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