Vision Parks is delighted to be part of Love Parks Week 2025, a nationwide celebration of the vital role parks and green spaces play in our lives. Running from 25 July to 3 August 2025, this annual initiative, led by Keep Britain Tidy, highlights the importance of parks for our physical health, mental well-being, and community spirit.
This year marks another proud chapter in Vision’s ongoing commitment to our local green spaces. Parks are more than just places to relax – they help clean our air, support local wildlife, and create opportunities for recreation, reflection, and connection with nature.
Throughout the week, parks across Redbridge will host a vibrant programme of events and activities for all ages and interests. From wellbeing walks and volunteering opportunities to water sports, cricket and tennis sessions, and storytelling exhibitions at Valentines Mansion, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and explore, see the full list below:
Love Parks Week events 25 July to 3 August
| Date and time | Event and location | Price and booking |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 25 July | As you like it – East London Shakespeare at Valentines Mansion Gardens | Prices from £11 Advance booking required. Suitable for all ages |
| Saturday 26 July and Sunday 27 July 9.30am to 4.30pm |
RYA Dinghy Level 1 Course at Fairlop Outdoor Activity Centre |
£220 Advance booking required. 16 yrs+ |
| Saturday 26 July 10am to 1pm |
Junior Sailing at Fairlop Outdoor Activity Centre |
£9.50 Advance booking required. 8-16 yrs |
| Saturday 26 July 2pm to 4.30pm |
Saturday Sailing Club at Fairlop Outdoor Activity Centre |
£9.50 Advance booking required. 8 yrs+ |
| Monday 28 July 12pm to 5pm |
Black & White: Shades of Meaning – Studio Artists’ Exhibition Valentines Mansion Artists Studios |
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| Monday 28 July to Friday 1 August 9:30am to 4pm daily |
Summer Water Sports Camps at Fairlop Waters |
£250 for 5 days – this course is fully booked, for more dates see here 8-16 yrs |
| Monday 28 July 9am to 11am |
Tennis Taster Session at Barley Lane Recreation Ground |
5-9 yrs |
| Monday 28 July 11am |
Wellbeing Walk at South Park |
Free, no booking required. 18 yrs+ |
| Monday 28 July 10am to 12:30pm |
Cricket and Football at Goodmayes Park |
£3, advance booking required. 8 to 12 yrs |
| Tuesday 29 July 9.30am |
Wellbeing Walk Every Tuesday at Goodmayes Park. Meet at the entrance at Aberdour Road/Abbotsford Road. |
Free, no booking required. 18 yrs + |
| Tuesday 29 July 10am to 12:30pm |
Cricket and Football at Goodmayes Park |
£3, advance booking required. 8 to 12 yrs |
| Tuesday 29 July 11am to 11:45am |
Tales at Valentines Mansion | £3, advance booking required. 5-10 yrs |
| Tuesday 29 July 1pm to 1:45pm |
Tales at Valentines Mansion | £3, advance booking required. 5-10 yrs |
| Tuesday 29 July 2.15pm to 3.30pm |
Cricket at Clayhall Park |
£3, advance booking required. 8-11 yrs |
| Tuesday 29 July 3pm to 3:5pm |
Tales at Valentines Mansion | £3, advance booking required. 5-10 yrs |
| Wednesday 30 July 9am to 11am |
Tennis at Barley Lane Recreation Ground |
£3, advance booking required. 5-9 yrs |
| Wednesday 30 July 10am to 1pm |
Claybury Park Action Day | Free, no booking required. 16 yrs + |
| Wednesday 30 July 11am |
Wellbeing Walk Every Wednesday, meet at the car park adjacent to Global Café |
Free, no booking required. 18 yrs + |
| Wednesday 30 July 6.30pm to 8.30pm |
Stand Up Paddleboarding at Fairlop Outdoor Activity Centre |
£11.50 Advance booking required. 16 yrs+ |
| Thursday 31 July 9am |
Wellbeing Walk Every Thursday, meet at the entrance at Aberdour Road/Abbotsford Road |
Free, no booking required. 18 yrs + |
| Thursday 31 July 10am to 2pm |
Roding Lane North Allotments | Free, no booking required. 16 yrs + |
| Thursday 31 July 11am |
Wellbeing Walk Wanstead Park |
Free, no booking required. 18 yrs + |
| Thursday 31 July 1pm to 2:30pm |
Wild Adventures: Advanced Woodland Tools – Mallets James Leal Centre at Ray Park |
£4, advanced booking required. 8-13 yrs |
| Thursday 31 July 3:35pm to 4:50pm |
Cricket Redbridge Cricket Club, Clayhall Park |
£3, advance booking required. 12 to 15 yrs |
| Saturday 2 August 10am to 1pm |
Junior Sailing at Fairlop Outdoor Activity Centre |
£9.50 Advance booking required. 8-16 yrs |
| Saturday 2 August 10.30am |
Wellbeing Walk Every Saturday from Christ Church Green Park – Next to the Church |
Free, no booking required. 18 yrs + |
| Saturday 2 August | Saturday Sailing Club at Fairlop Outdoor Activity Centre |
£9.50 Advance booking required. 8-16 yrs |
| Saturday 2 August 11am to 12pm |
Elmhurst Gardens Action Day Elmhurst Gardens |
Free, no booking required. 16 yrs + |
| Sunday 3 August | Nature’s Corner at Hainault Forest |
Free, no booking required. |
| Sunday 3 August 10am to 1pm |
Roding Valley Action Day | Free, no booking required. 16 yrs + |
| Sunday 3 August 12pm to 5pm |
Black & White: Shades of Meaning – Studio Artists’ Exhibition Valentines Mansion Artists Studios |
Free, no booking required. No booking required. Suitable for all ages. |
For those looking to make a lasting impact, our ‘Our Parks’ Scheme offers a chance to get involved beyond Love Parks Week. Whether you’re an individual wanting to give back or a business exploring opportunities, the scheme offers meaningful engagement, skill-building, and a chance to strengthen community ties.
Find out more about Our Parks and join us in celebrating the spaces that bring us together—and be part of a greener, healthier future for all.
