Building happier, healthier communities nationwide
through the life-changing power of play
Building happier, healthier communities nationwide
through the life-changing power of play
ParkPlay is a Sport England supported charity empowering communities to bring free, outdoor play to their parks every week, welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds to connect and have fun.
In 3 years, we have successfully
Launched 85 ParkPlays across the country with many more new ParkPlay locations still to come.
Over 17,000 (and counting) registered ParkPlayers.
ParkPlay is effectively engaging communities, those with limiting disabilities, those from minority ethnic backgrounds and people of all ages. Compared to non-players, ParkPlayers report higher levels of physical activity, higher levels of wellbeing as well as higher levels of resilience, increased neighbourhood trust and lower levels of loneliness.
Research by State of Life and Active Essex demonstrates that ParkPlay
Improves mental and physical health
Connects people and brings communities together
Increases confidence, training and skills of the local communities
Delivers positive changes in the communities of greatest health inequality and need