Parks Events
A list of up and coming events such as volunteer days, fairs and children's play days organised within the local area.
March
Sunday 21 March
Tree whip planting with the Friends of Potters Bar Parks
Parkfield, High Street - Potters Bar
Come along for as little or as long as you can and help the Friends of Potters Bar Parks plant a variety of mixed tree whips in Parkfield to the rear of the bus depot and industrial units.
Some spades will be provided but please bring your own.
Planting will be taking place from 10am and is expected to last two hours.
April
There's lots to do over Easter - from egg hunts to play rangers:
Thursday 1 April
Easter Egg Hunt - Oakmere Park
High Street - Potters Bar
From 2pm to 4pm. Be prompt to avoid disappointment!
Join in the Easter fun with an egg hunt, face painting, story telling (3pm), fire service (subject to availability), mini funfair, free magic show, Arsenal football training and games with the Play Rangers. Some charges will apply.
Saturday 3 April
Easter Egg Hunt - King George Recreation Ground
King George Avenue - Bushey
From 11am to 12.30pm. Be prompt to avoid disappointment!
Meet by the paddling pool
Join the Friends of King Georges for some Easter fun
Tuesday 6 April
BMX Blitz
Aberford Park, off Brook Road - Borehamwood
From 12pm to 3pm
Join Youth Connections in the park. Contact 01442 454060 for further details
Wednesday 7 April
Easter Egg Hunt - Aberford Park
Aberford Road, off Brook Road - Borehamwood
From 11am to 1pm. Be prompt to avoid disappointment!
Join in the Easter fun with an egg hunt, face painting, story telling, free magic show, mini fun fair, fire service (subject to availability), Arsenal football training and games with the Play Rangers. Some charges will apply
Thursday 8 April
Easter Egg Hunt - The Moatfield
Moatfield Road/Bournehall Lane - Bushey
From 11am to 2pm. Be prompt to avoid disappointment
Join the Friends of the Moatfield for Easter fun including an egg hunt, face painting, free magic show, story telling, mini funfair, fire service (subject to availability), Arsenal football training and games with the Play Rangers
Saturday 10 April
Spring Walk around Maxwell Hillside Park, Borehamwood
From 10am to 11.30am. Meet at 10am at the Tesco bus stop (off Shenley Road)
Join the Borehamwood Four Parks Friends Association for a guided walk around Maxwell Hillside Park led by a local naturalist.
Wednesday 28 April
Active Stories
Brook Meadow, Borehamwood
From 2pm to 2.30pm
Call 020 8207 7568 for further details
May
Sundays - 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 May
Team Tennis
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
Tennis coaching for young people
Under 12s - 10am to 11am
Age 13 or over - 11am to 12pm
£2 per session
For further details see www.3tenn.net or call 07940 428310
Wednesday 5 May
Active Stories
Brook Meadow, Borehamwood
From 2pm to 2.30pm
Call 020 8207 7568 for further details
Wednesday 12 May
Active Stories
Brook Meadow, Borehamwood
From 2pm to 2.30pm
Call 020 8207 7568 for further details
Wednesday 19 May
Active Stories
Brook Meadow, Borehamwood
From 2pm to 2.30pm
Call 020 8207 7568 for further details
Sunday 23 May
Watford Brass Band
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
From 2pm to 4pm by the cafe
Bring a deck chair or blanket
Wednesday 26 May
Active Stories
Brook Meadow, Borehamwood
From 2pm to 2.30pm
Call 020 8207 7568 for further details
Saturday 29 May
May Madness
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
From 12pm to 3pm
Join the Friends of King Georges to celebrate May with morris dancing with the Woodside Morris Men, face painting, mini funfair, play for learning, Arsenal football coaching and games with the Play Rangers. Environmental Health, recycling and police trailer will also be attending. Some charges will apply
June
Wednesday 2 June
Family Fun Day
Oakmere Park, High Street - Potters Bar
From 12pm to 3pm
A fun packed day with face painting, story telling, games with the Play Rangers and more. Some charges will apply.
Sundays - 6, 13, 20 & 27 June
Team Tennis
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
Tennis coaching for young people
Under 12s - 10am to 11am
Age 13 or over - 11am to 12pm
£2 per session
For further details see www.3tenn.net or call 07940 428310
Thursday 10 June
Art in the Park (with Fifty Plus scheme)
Aberford Park, Aberford Road, off Brook Road - Borehamwood
From 12pm to 3pm
Call 020 8207 7568 for further details
Friday 11 to Sunday 20 June
Fun Fair - Borehamwood
Meadow Park, Brook Road - Borehamwood
Full size fun fair. Charges will apply
Weekdays: 6pm - 10pm, Saturdays: 2pm - 10pm, Sundays: 3pm - 9pm
Saturday 19 June
Borehamwood Parade Day
Meadow Park, Brook Road - Borehamwood
From 10am to 2pm
Call Elstree & Borehamwood Town Council for further details on 020 8207 1382
Wednesday 23 June
Active Stories
Brook Meadow, Borehamwood
From 2pm to 2.30pm
Call 020 8207 7568 for further details
Wednesday 30 June
Active Stories
Brook Meadow, Borehamwood
From 2pm to 2.30pm
Call 020 8207 7568 for further details
July
Saturday 3 July
Families Day
Meadow Park, Brook Road - Borehamwood
From 11am to 5pm
Call Elstree & Borehamwood Town Council for further details on 020 8207 1382
Sundays - 4, 11, 18 & 25 July
Team Tennis
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
Tennis coaching for young people
Under 12s - 10am to 11am
Age 13 or over - 11am to 12pm
£2 per session
For further details see www.3tenn.net or call 07940 428310
Sunday 4 July
Bushey Marathon
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
From 9am to 5pm
* Further details to be added shortly
(part of Bushey Festival)
Monday 5 July
Mums of Steel
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
From 1pm to 2pm
Free exercise class for mums and babies. Help to fight the baby blues, get fit and make great friends. To join download and fill in the pre-exercise questionnaire from wwww.mumsofsteel.com and bring with you.
Part of the Bushey Festival
Wednesday 7 July
Active Stories
Brook Meadow, Borehamwood
From 2pm to 2.30pm
Call 020 8207 7568 for further details
Thursday 8 July
Mums of Steel
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
From 11am to 12pm
Free exercise class for mums and babies. Help to fight the baby blues, get fit and make great friends. To join download and fill in the pre-exercise questionnaire from wwww.mumsofsteel.com and bring with you.
(Part of the Bushey Festival)
Thursday 8 July
Teddy Bears' Picnic
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
From 12pm - 3pm
Bring along your best dressed teddy and join in all the fun with face painting, mini funfair, sing & sign, jamboree, magic show, story telling, play for learning and morris dancing.
Some charges will apply.
(Part of Bushey Festival)
Friday 9 July
Laughter Therapy
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
From 12 pm to 2pm
Call 020 8207 7568 for further details
(Part of Bushey Festival)
Saturday 10 July
Red Cross at the Rec
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
From 11am - 3pm
Come along to the rec for Red Cross training for adults and children
(part of Bushey Festival)
Saturday 10 July
Potters Bar Community Fun Day
Oakmere Park, High Street - Potters Bar
From 1pm - 5pm
Organised by the Potters Bar Rotary Club in conjunction with Hertsmere. The annual event returns with local community groups, charity stalls and a performance area showcasing local acts.
Free entry
Monday 12 July
Laughter Therapy
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
From 12 pm to 2pm
Call 020 8207 7568 for further details
Part of Bushey Festival
Tuesday 13 July
Mums of Steel
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
From 1pm to 2pm
Free exercise class for mums and babies. Help to fight the baby blues, get fit and make great friends. To join download and fill in the pre-exercise questionnaire from wwww.mumsofsteel.com and bring with you.
Part of the Bushey Festival
Wednesday 14 July
Mums of Steel
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
From 11am to 12pm
Free exercise class for mums and babies. Help to fight the baby blues, get fit and make great friends. To join download and fill in the pre-exercise questionnaire from wwww.mumsofsteel.com and bring with you.
Part of the Bushey Festival
Monday 12 July
Laughter Therapy
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
From 12 pm to 2pm
Call 020 8207 7568 for further details
(Part of Bushey Festival)
Friday 16 July
Laughter Therapy
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
From 12 pm to 2pm
Call 020 8207 7568 for further details
(Part of Bushey Festival)
Saturday 17 July
Dog Show
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
From 11am to 4pm
Call 020 8207 7568 for further details
(part of Bushey Festival)
Monday 26 July
Treasure Hunt
Oakmere Park, High Street - Potters Bar
From 1pm to 3pm
Join Potters Bar Under Fives for a treasure hunt in the toddler play area
August
Sundays - 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 August
Team Tennis
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
Tennis coaching for young people
Under 12s - 10am to 11am
Age 13 or over - 11am to 12pm
£2 per session
For further details see www.3tenn.net or call 07940 428310
Monday 2 August
National Play Day
The Moatfield, Bournehall Lane - Bushey
From 12pm to 3pm
Come along for a free fun packed afternoon in Bushey
Further details to be added soon
Wednesday 4 August
National Play Day
Oakmere Park, High Street - Potters Bar
From 12pm to 3pm
Come along for a free fun packed afternoon in Potters Bar
Further details to be added soon
Friday 6 August
National Play Day
Aberford Park, Aberford Road, off Brook Road - Borehamwood
From 12pm to 3pm
Come along for a free fun packed afternoon in Borehamwood
Further details to be added soon
Wednesday 18 August to Sunday 22 August
Amers Family Fun Fair
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
Full size family fun fair. Charges will apply
Weekdays: 6pm to 10pm, Saturday: 2pm to 10pm, Sunday: 2pm to 9pm
Friday 20 August
Family Fun Day
Oakmere Park, High Street - Potters Bar
From 12pm to 3pm
A fun packed day with mini fun fair, games with the Play Rangers and more. Some charges will apply
September
Sundays - 5, 12, 19 & 26 September
Team Tennis
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
Tennis coaching for young people
Under 12s - 10am to 11am
Age 13 or over - 11am to 12pm
£2 per session
For further details see www.3tenn.net or call 07940 428310
Friday 10 September
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Oakmere Park, High Street - Potters Bar
From 1pm to 3pm