Exercise and fitness in parks
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Sports pitches and courts
Sports pitches and courts are available for free use or hire:
- see sports pitches and courts available in Lewisham
- find out about hiring the pitch facilities and pavilions
Outdoor gym facilities
There are outdoor gyms in:
- Home Park
- Mayow Park
- Northbrook Park.
- Mountsfield Park
- Chinbrook Meadows
- Cornmill Gardens
- Deptford Park
- Durham Hill
- Forster Park
- Ladywell Fields
- Manor House Gardens
- Sydenham Wells Park
Fitness sessions in parks
Fitness trails
Fitness trails are a series of exercise stations in a park setting. You can complete them as part of a run or other outdoor exercise circuits.
Fitness trails are available in the following parks:
- Chinbrook Meadows
- Hilly Fields
- Ladywell Fields.
How to take part
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Visit the Nature’s Gym blog for information on the projects they do, answers to frequently asked questions and more information about how you can join.
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Come dressed for the weather!
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If you have any questions, email naturesgym@lewisham.gov.uk.
Running groups and routes
- Beckenham Place Park parkrun
- Catford parkrun
- Hilly Fields parkrun
- Hilly Fields Junior parkrun
- 321 marked running route.
Walking
Walking in our beautiful parks is great for relaxation or fitness.
When sessions take place
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Every Thursday
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Once a month on a Saturday from 11am–2pm
What is involved and who can come
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Natures Gym invites people with a range of abilities, as there are usually a variety of tasks to carry out.
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Children under 16 are welcome, but should be accompanied by an adult.
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They provide tools and refreshments and have a mid-session tea break.
How to take part
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Visit the Nature’s Gym blog for information on the projects they do, answers to frequently asked questions and more information about how you can join.
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Come dressed for the weather!
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If you have any questions, email naturesgym@lewisham.gov.uk.
Tailored activities
Natures Gym can organise environment activities and corporate days tailored specifically for your organisation or community group.
To find out more about nature reserves, email jessica.kyle@lewisham.gov.uk or for parks call Glendale on Glendale 020 8318 3989.