Park Sport
Our annual summer activity programme for 5-16 year olds and their families
We're ready to reduce screen time and turn up the fun this summer!
The SportWorks team are excited to announce that Park Sport 2022 is returning this summer with new activities, old favourites and more...
The well-loved Borough-wide annual summer programme continues with the expanded age range introduced last year - offering children and young people aged 5-16 a broad range of opportunities to try new sports and active sessions.
This year’s programme, which will run 1 - 26 August, sees the return of popular activities such as the free SkateJams and swimming at multiple locations. A range of sports clubs and activity providers will be providing introductory sessions for just £2.50pp (concessions available) to enable children and young people to try something new and pick up a new hobby.
Be the first to know and get updates and reminders direct through email:
Bookings open from Monday 4 July
See the staggered release dates under the relevant headings below...
Download the Park Sport programme
This is always be the latest version and may be subject to change.
Time to plan your summer!
Access the Google Map to check out all the locations near you this summer!
Click on the location balloons and check what's happening where.
Introductory Sessions £2.50pp, (conc. available) are bigger and better, with 13 different activities planned across the Borough to provide a range of sports and outdoor pursuits. Anything from gymnastics, boccia and archery to more traditional tennis, cricket and golf options. Each activity will state the age group it is allocated to or suitable for and Boccia is available for the whole family.
Most Sessions repeat over the four weeks, exceptions:
- Cycles4All is available on week one and three only
- Nerf Warz changes its location each week
- Aerial Hoop is available Tuesdays and Thursdays week three and four only
- Gymnastics takes place Saturday 20 August only
Bookings are released in waves at 1pm on the following dates:
- Monday 4 July
Golf (5-11yrs, 12-16yrs)
Martial Arts (7-10yrs, 11-16yrs)
Dodgeball (8-11yrs, 12-16yrs) - Wednesday 6 July
Archery (5-8yrs, 8-12yrs, 13-16yrs)
Tennis (5-7yrs, 8-10yrs, 8-11yrs, 11-16yrs)
Dance Party (8-11yrs)
Cycles4All (5-16yrs) - Monday 11 July
Cricket (8-11yrs)
Aerial Hoop (11-13yrs, 14-16yrs)
Boccia: Family Sessions (5-16yrs) - Wednesday 13 July
Gymnastics (5-7yrs, 8-10yrs, 11yrs+)
Nerf Warz (5-8yrs, 9-12yrs)
Weightlifting (8-12yrs, 13-16yrs)
Concessions: If you are currently in receipt of Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support (the latter has been added after earlier promotion), and live in the Eastleigh Borough Council area, you can apply for the reduced rate of £1pp. More information on how to access this can be found on the booking system's front page.
Something for everyone!
Family Session 2022: Boccia
The inclusive Boccia sport has quite the Great British pedigree with our very own David Smith MBE, gold paralympian and multiple Eastleigh Sports Awards winner!
It's similar to bowls or pétanque, it relies on the skill and subtlety of the player, rather than their size, speed and strength. A ball can be propelled by rolling, throwing or kicking. If a player is unable to throw or kick, they can use a ramp (assistive device). If they are unable to release the ball with their hands, players can use a head pointer.
Park Sport Family Sessions allow parents to join the kids to turn up the fun. This year, the inclusive sport of Boccia is our family session. Be led by District Sports at Eastleigh Boccia Club, £2.50 per child and £1.50 per accompanying adult (concessions available).
Cycles4All: sundown cycle
Cycles4all at Pavilion on the Park, Eastleigh, is offering disabled children and young people access to a variety of inclusive bikes and the appropriate support to use the bikes safely and with confidence. They have a range of cycles including trikes, tandems, hand-cycles, wheelchair bike combos, side-by-side tandems, and electric bikes. Book your one-hour instructor led sundown cycle session for £2.50 (concessions available) to have a go Wednesday 3 and 17 August, 3-4pm!
New Orienteering (free) will help the family explore both Fleming Park, Eastleigh and Pilands Wood, Bursledon. Practice your navigation and problem solving skills using the MapRun app. Attend the introductory events at the two locations in week one of the programme to learn the ropes!
Booking is not required for the events below and follow the routes at your leisure:
- Monday 1 August, 10am - 11am: Pilands Wood, Bursledon
- Tuesday 2 August, 10am - 11am: Fleming Park, Eastleigh
Free SkateJams are back with afternoons of skateboarding, scooters and bmx for 8-16 year-olds. Team Extreme make a return to guide budding talent as well as support beginners, with demonstrations and music.
- Monday 1 August, 12pm - 4pm: Hiltingbury Recreation Ground, Chandler's Ford
- Monday 22 August, 12pm - 4pm: Woodhouse land, Hedge End
The popular Free Swimming offer for 5-16 year-olds will be available at the following locations:
- Wildern Leisure Centre (Hedge End)
Monday to Friday, 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Under 8s must be accompanied by a paying adult (over the age of 16 and supervising no more than two children) - Hamble Sports Complex
Monday to Friday, 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Under 8s must be accompanied by a paying adult (over the age of 16 and supervising no more than two children) - Places Leisure Eastleigh
Monday to Friday, 2pm - 3pm
Over 8s only - who must be able to swim 25 metres unaided
Registration for free swimming opens Friday 15 July, 1pm.
Free Swimming requires pre-registration where you will pick your chosen venue(s) - registrations for each venue will be capped.
The free afternoon swim sessions are first-come first-served, so please stay with your child(ren) until they have signed in and gained entry to the sessions.
Please read the Free Swimming terms and conditions before registering