Free Saturday ParkPlay sessions open in Southall parks
Southall residents can join free ParkPlay sessions on Saturday mornings in local parks and green spaces, with no equipment, payment or previous experience needed.
The Sport England-backed charity runs weekly, community-led play sessions designed to help people meet neighbours, move more and enjoy informal outdoor games. Ealing Council says the sessions are open to all ages, abilities and fitness levels.
Free ParkPlay locations in Southall
ParkPlay is currently available on Saturday mornings at these Southall sites:
| Location | What to know |
|---|---|
| Southall Park | Weekly outdoor play session |
| Jubilee Park, Southall | Free community-led activities |
| The Green Quarter, Southall | Open to all abilities |
Activities can vary by session, but examples include dodgeball, treasure hunts, quick cricket and handball. The format is deliberately informal, so residents do not need sports kit or a regular team to take part.
How to join a Saturday session
To take part, residents need to register through the ParkPlay website before turning up at a local session. After that, they can attend free of charge.
The basic requirements are simple:
- Register with ParkPlay before attending
- Arrive on Saturday morning at one of the listed Southall locations
- Wear comfortable clothing for outdoor movement
- Bring no specialist equipment
- Join in at a pace that suits your ability
The sessions are intended as low-pressure community activity rather than formal sport. That makes them a useful option for families, older residents, beginners and anyone who wants to be active without joining a club or paying for classes.
For readers interested in wider access to outdoor play, Demoduck has also covered how adventure playgrounds remain part of local community life elsewhere in London.
Open to families, beginners and volunteers
Councillor Lauren Wall, Ealing Council’s cabinet member for thriving communities, said ParkPlay gives people “of all ages and backgrounds” a chance to connect and have fun in the borough’s parks.
Southall Park’s group is run by Gurpreet and Gurinder Kaur, who are preparing to mark the local session’s fifth birthday with a community party in August. Further details are expected to be shared by Around Ealing.
Gurinder Kaur said ParkPlay had helped them connect with the local community and build friendships. Gurpreet said around 50 people regularly attend, with some sessions drawing up to 80 participants.
Rick Jenner, ParkPlay’s chief executive officer, said volunteers are central to the model and that the charity welcomes people who want to help run sessions in their own communities.
Source: Ealing Council
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- 2026-05-29 11:32
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