The park offers the people a green retreat, somewhere to relax and enjoy being outdoors. The recently refurbished play area is very popular and the park comes alive at the weekend to support the thriving Leys football clubs.
The park is open all year round, offering space to:
Sports
Sports
What is it?
Sport is one of the most widely varied recreational pursuits ever. It includes world famous sports such as Football, Rugby, Tennis and Cricket though to many more unusual types you may never have heard of - watersports have been classified separately to this listing.
What does it involve?
Sport usually involves physical movement and the aim of achieving a goal, and can be played as part of a competition, for pleasure or for exercising. Special equipment is usually part of sport, with the most common element being a ball.
Why do it and what are the benefits?
Practicing sport is one of the best ways to exercise, as it allows you to have fun whilst doing so! It's also a great way of building self-confidence and bonds within a group, and can actually help prevent stress related illnesses.
What equipment do we need?
A lot of sport requires specialist equipment, but most of it is reasonably cheap and will allow you to practice sport within your own grounds! However, there are many sports that require visiting somewhere more specialist, and these places will provide the equipment for you; for example, indoor skydiving will mean a trip to the provider, but will be an unforgettable experience!
Who is it suitable for?
Sport can be suitable for any ages as long as it's practiced correctly!
Costs?
The costs of practicing sport can vary from completely free to reasonably expensive - some types of sport require careful instruction from qualified tutors and a lot of specialist equipment! Choose carefully depending on your budget.
Issues/Things to think about? (unsuitable for age groups, medical conditions etc)
Younger children may not enjoy some sports such as others! More physically demanding activities such as boxing or wrestling may not be suitable for smaller children - be aware of the needs of the group!
How do we include?
Disability in sport has become extremely well catered for, so there is guaranteed to be something everyone in your student body can join in with.
Doing it abroad?
Sport is practiced all over the world, so definitely make sure you research what is popular locally! There will be many sports practiced widely abroad that aren't so popular in the UK, so a trip abroad may be the only chance for some people to have a go!
Main website:
Visit our National Associations and Governing Bodies for Sports page to see a great list of popular available sports and their specific informational websites.
Venues with this Activity
The park is open all day every day.
Activities
- Play area
- Multi Use Games Area
- Tennis courts
- Bowls green
- Kickabout goal
- Community centre
- Walks to Thames and canal
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Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre is located in the heart of Blackbird Leys. The centre offers; a gym, indoor cycling studio, large sports hall, 2 exercise studios, cafe, creche and much more.
NOW OPEN - New soft play area.
Work has also started on a brand new swim complex which is due to open late 2014.
Barton Leisure Centre is a treasured local leisure facility with great facilities. Refurbished and extended in 2011, the centre includes a large gym plus a four lane swimming pool and offers a wide range of group exercise classes including indoor cycling. Parking is free.
We work in partnership with Oxford City Council to manage your local leisure facilities.
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South Park occupies 50 acres of open space, with magnificent views overlooking Oxford.
What can I do there?
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This is helped by the friendly hardworking staff who are always available throughout your time there.
Great fun for all the family at the newly renovated Ice Rink. General session, family sessions and lessons for children of all abilities. The rink is very easy to reach as it's right in the heart of Oxford; just a short walk from Oxford City centre and railway station.
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Do something different at this centre for indoor skydiving, surfing, racing, jumping and climbing!
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The first indoor trampoline park in the UK.
Over 100 trampolines, a dodgeball court and slam dunk hoops. There is over 22000 square feet of interconnected world class trampolines with state of the art equipment.
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Donington Park motor racing circuit was the first permanent park circuit in England.
Its first motorcycle race took place on Whit Monday 1931 on the narrow lanes of the Donington Hall Estate. In 1933 the track was widened, made permanent and became a venue for Grand Prix car racing.
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Exhibits date back to the world's very first international game - a 0-0 draw between Scotland and England in 1872.
Other artefacts include the world's oldest national trophy, the Scottish FA Challenge Cup.
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AECC and Aberdeen are very accessible with great transport links to this historic and successful city, and to some of Scotland’s finest scenery and heritage!
Adventure Aberdeen is a 'not for profit' Aberdeen City Council service. We provide an essential and vibrant outdoor service to education, social care and community establishments across Aberdeen city. As part of a continued effort to provide a top quality service at unbeatable value, Adventure Aberdeen also works with private and corporate groups.
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