Welcome To The Park

The Centre occupies a 15 acre site on the main bus route through Knowle. It opened in 2000 as a hub of community activity including learning, business, support services and leisure.

Local people are at the heart of everything that goes on. The buildings are set in a pleasant environment and offer good facilities to accommodate a wide range of ages and interests.

The Park tries to offer something for everyone and everyone who uses the site is seen as equally important.

The Centre sits within the Children’s and Young People’s Service (CYPS) of Bristol City Council and is run by a small management team.

The Centre is open 7 days a week.
Monday to Friday 8am – 10pm. Weekends 9am – 4pm. Extended opening times can be arranged.

Forthcoming Events / News Board

Knowle Youth Fest

Knowle Youth Fest takes place at The Park on Friday 3rd September. The fun starts at 3pm with a large range of activities such as Parkour, Graffiti Art, Hair & Beauty, Fitness & Exercise, Face painting, DJing, MCing and many more. To finish the event there will be an open air cinema starting at 8pm.

Although aimed at young people it's a community event where all are welcome.

For more details on this event please contact Denise on 0117 9039796 or denise.clifford@bristol.gov.uk.

South Bristol Works

Are you finding it hard to get into work? Do you live in Filwood, Hartcliffe or Bishopsworth? South Bristol Works can help!

Help available with: Finding the right job, training courses, apllication forms and much more.

Advisers are at The Park Cafe every Wednesday between 10 am and 12.

For more information please call James Adams on 07920 700062.

Pre 16 Educaton achievement 2009/10

The Park is proud to announce that of the 65 young people who enrolled on the Pre 16 Alternative Education Programme, 64 achieved qualifications (98%), with a fantastic 75% achieving a full qualification.

For a breakdown of the achievements please see the Education pages.

Stepping Out - New group based at The Park

Stepping out is a user led organisation that enables disabled people to take part in community based social and leisure activities and develop friendships. At the moment they currently have two groups that meet up on a Wednesday between 7-9pm one of which is based at The Park.

Stepping Out aims to provide support to help its growing membership to take part in leisure activities and build bridges with their local communities. They will also be able to grow as a voice for disabled people to have real opportunities for community inclusion and a fuller range of relationships with others.

If you would like more information on Stepping Out, please contact Anna Lichtenstiger on 07813 685406 or annasteppingout@yahoo.co.uk.

Simple Circuit Classes

Simple Circuit fitness classes run every Wednesday between 6pm and 7pm at The Park. These sessions are suitable for all abilities are really fun exercise classes.

For more information see The Sports Centre pages, or you can contact the Instructor, Kate Cooke, on 07734 668970. You can also find information at www.katecooke.com.

Core Strength, Toning and Relaxation classes

New course every Monday at The Park. Combines Yoga and Pilates to improve your Health and Fitness in a fun way. If you're recovering from injury , managing chronic health conditions or looking to improve suppleness, strength and flexibility then this is for you.

Turn up at 6pm.

After School activities

The Park currently runs the following after school activities;

Trampolining - Every Thursday 5pm - 6pm for Boys and Girls aged 8 - 14 years old.

Football - Every Monday 4.15pm - 5.15pm for Boys and Girls aged 8 - 11 years old.

Netball - Every Tuesday 6pm - 7pm for Girls aged 8 - 14 years old.

All atcivities only £1.50. For more info please contact Julie on 0117 9039772 or 07722 221675.

The Park 10 year anniversary

Later this year The Park will celebrate being open as an opportunity centre for 10 years. As part of the celebration we will be producing a timeline of memorable moments which have happended over the 10 years.

We would like you to provide us with any newspaper clippings, photos or stories linked to The Park which we could use.

Please contact Joy on Reception on 0117 9039770 if you have any suggestions.

Level 2 Fitness Instructor Course

Your Fitness career starts here! Central YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing. The course starts on Wednesday 15th September 2010 and runs every Wednesday after for 10 weeks here at The Park. 6.30pm - 9.30pm.

Level 2 Circuit Training qualification also available.

For further information please contact Ally on 0117 9039764 or at ally.bigwood@bristol.gov.uk

Smoke free at The Park

From 1st September The Park will become a no smoking site in accordance with Bristol City Council's policies. We are also working closely with NHS Stop Smoking groups to offer help and advice to anybody wishing to quit. For further information please contact Emma Hinton on 0117 9039770 or emma.hinton@bristol.gov.uk

Memorial Garden

Work has begun on a memorial garden for Jack Bostock, a former student of The Park's. Park Tutor's Iria Swindale and John Bennett along the with help of many students began fund raising a couple of months ago. Construction Tutor John hopes to finish the garden in time for the start of next term in September.

Contributions for the garden can be made by contacting Iria on 0117 9039772

Office Space available to rent

The Park currently has office space of various sizes available to rent. For further information or to arrange a look round please call 0117 9039770.

Team building/Challenge days

If your organisation is interested in a Team building/challenge day, then The Park maybe the place for you. We have various different tasks of all shapes and sizes for you get involved with. 

For more information please contact joy.pollard@bristol.gov.uk or ring 0117 9039770.

Healthy Eating Food Demo held at The Park - See Sports Centre page for more details.