Free fun-packed evenings are back this Summer for young people across Sefton

Active Sefton’s popular Park Nights are back this summer, providing free, fun-packed evenings for young people throughout the borough. 

Running every weekday evening from 7 July to 29 August, Park Nights will bring exciting sports and activities to local parks in Sefton, giving young people a safe and positive way to enjoy their summer evenings outdoors. 

Park Nights are free drop-in sessions held from 5pm to 7pm. They are designed to help children and teenagers stay active, try new sports, and enjoy fun alternatives close to home, supporting communities and helping to reduce anti-social behaviour. 

Each session offers a variety of activities including inflatable sports, archery, crazy golf, kin-ball, go karts and multi-sport games. Activities may vary each week and are weather dependent. 

These sessions build on the success of Active Sefton’s Park Nights held during October half-term as part of Operation Banger, which gave hundreds of young people safe, supervised fun in eight Sefton parks. This summer’s Park Nights are organised by Active Sefton and funded by the Merseyside Police Crime Commissioner. 

Councillor Mhari Doyle, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Public Health and Wellbeing, said: 

“Park Nights are a fantastic example of how we’re working with our partners to give young people safe, free opportunities to stay active, try new things and spend time outdoors with friends. We know how important it is for young people to have positive activities in their local communities and Park Nights are just one part of the wider Be Active programme which makes sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout the summer.” 

Park Nights are just one highlight of this year’s Be Active Guide, which is packed with activities to keep children, families and individuals active during the school holidays. From energetic sports sessions to creative dance workshops, there is plenty on offer for all ages and abilities. Young people can try swimming, join football camps with the LFC Foundation or take part in dance classes.  

With affordable options and a wide range of events across Sefton, it has never been easier for families to make the most of the summer break. There are also HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) places available for Sports and Games sessions running throughout the holidays. 

Find out more information about Park Nights, or view the full Be Active Guide here or contact the Active Sefton Team by calling 0151 288 6286 or emailing active.sports@sefton.gov.uk.

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