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Blackbird Leys Park

Leys Play and Activity Day - Thursday 26 July 2012 at Blackbird Leys Park

Come along to the Leys Play and Activity Day on Thursday 26 July 2012 from 11am - 3pm in Blackbird Leys Park, Oxford, OX4 6JL.

Entry and activities are all FREE for all ages (0-19 years) and their families. Come along - whatever the weather.

You will be able to try out lots of FREE activities, including:

  • Circus Skills
  • Street Dance
  • Climbing Wall
  • Lots of Sports Tasters
  • Tug-of-War
  • Oxon Playbus
  • DIY Face Painting
  • Sumo Suits
  • Wood Play
  • Baby Area
  • Camp Fire with Marshmallows
  • Den Cities
  • Martial Arts
Bring a picnic or buy food on the day.

Leys Play & Activity Day is open access in Blackbird Leys Park and childcare is not provided.

For more info contact:

Jane Gallagher, Oxfordshire Play Association on:

Telephone: 01865 779474
Email: jane.gallagher@oxonplay.org.uk
Website: Oxfordshire Play Association website

 

 

Blackbird Leys Park

Blackbird Leys Park is a 9 hectares 'green haven' in the middle of Blackbird Leys estate, with a tree-lined meandering brook and open grass areas. It is located in the South East of Oxford next to Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre.

History

The park was developed when the housing estate was built in the 1960's to house the workers at the Morris Motors Company Plant at nearby Cowley.

In the early 1990s the development of Greater Leys began. The original Leys estate and Greater Leys are now simply known as the Leys and its population at the time of the last census stood at 13,586.

Football match

What can I do there?

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:

  • Relax
  • Play football
  • Play bowls
  • Go for a walk
  • Visit the two play areas

Play area refurbishment

The Pegasus Road play area will be refurbished before the spring. Visit our Play Area Refurbishment pages for more information on the city-wide programme.

Sporting opportunities

Several local football clubs use the pitches and we cater for all ages. If you are keen to play contact:

How can I get involved?

If you enjoy visiting Blackbird Leys Park, why not get more involved in its future? Visit our Friends of Parks page for more information.

Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre

Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre is located next to Blackbird Leys park. For information about facilities available and timetable details please visit our Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre pages.


 

Page last reviewed 22 May 2012

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