Summer Parks
A programme of FREE festival-style park events for teenagers across Hertfordshire during the summer
The Herts Summer Parks Programme has been funded by Hertfordshire County Council for the 2025 programme. Further information will be shared in due course.
Have Your Say – We want to hear from young people aged 12–16 about the activities they would like to see at this year’s Summer Parks programme. If you would like to share your thoughts and help shape what's on offer, please complete our short survey using the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/SyAqfrWxk8
The survey closes on Monday 19 May.
Herts Summer Parks Programme 2024 video: Herts Summer Parks 2024 - YouTube
Herts Sport & Physical Activity Partnership and Herts County Council hosted Herts Summer Parks – an exciting programme of FREE festival-style park events for teenagers across Hertfordshire this summer! This programme was aimed at those aged 12 -16 and extends the HAF delivery.
The programme ran in five local parks every week through August. These events offered a diverse range of free physical activities, including:
- Skate and graffiti workshops
- Climbing wall
- Bubble football
- Pottery painting
- Wellbeing activities
- And much more!
Participants also enjoyed a free hot meal through a voucher redeemable at local food providers.
Link to the Herts Summer Parks 2024 report below:
Provider quote: “Watching the children express their ideas and build confidence in their drawing and designing skills was incredibly rewarding. Furthermore, being part of a programme that promotes community engagement and fosters creativity in children was a fulfilling experience for all involved”
Parent quote: “It's a really valuable scheme to provide opportunities for those that may not otherwise have any, thank you I am very grateful, my kids looked forward to it each week”
Participant quote: "I liked that we got given food coupons as I could go and get myself a meal when I got hungry”
Get in touch…
For more information, contact: f.lahiffe2@herts.ac.uk
