Activities and Events
Activities
Holiday activities are delivered throughout the year, including den building and pond dipping. See the Friends of RCP Facebook page for upcoming events.
Contents
- Events this year
- Outdoor exercise equipment
- Table tennis
- Play area
- Skatepark
- 4X cycle track
- Parkrun
- Orienteering
- Trails
- Wildlife watch
2024 Events
Free Walking and Cycling Event - Wednesday August 14
Residents of all ages are invited to take part in a free walking and cycling event at Rushcliffe Country Park on Wednesday August 14.
It will feature a range of fun and insightful activities from 10am to 2pm and will include a wellbeing walk led by Rushcliffe Move and Mingle at 10.30am.
Between 11am and 1pm there is also an opportunity for you to grab your map and get involved in orienteering with Nottinghamshire Orienteering Club.
The event will offer residents the chance to take advantage of maintenance and minor repairs from Dr Bike as well as having a go on smoothie and jukebox bikes!
The Council’s Community Safety Team will also provide a bike marking and registering session and RideWise will have a range of their adapted bikes for people to try out.
No booking is required for any of the activities and it is all part of Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Walking and Cycling Action Plan which encourages residents to get more active and safely enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
Outdoor exercise equipment
There is a wide range of exercise equipment that can be used whatever the weather. Have a go any time of year in our outdoor gym, it is free to use.
Table tennis
Two table tennis tables are available free to use by the play area.
Play area
The Country Park has a large, well equipped play area with a medieval city – 8m tall, railway-themed play equipment, large sandpit area, plus the usual swings, slides and roundabouts.
The play area is a very popular facility and was refurbished in 2014 and will be again in 2023. We asked parents and kids what they wanted to see - which is why it's such a hit.
Skatepark
Our brand new skatepark is now open and ready to use. It is suitable for skateboards, bmxs and scooters and anybody from beginners to professionals will find some exciting and challenging features.
4X cycle track
The 4X cycle track in the woodland behind the skate park was completed in 2008. Great for beginners and pros, the track offers a challenge for everybody.
Parkrun
Parkrun UK is hugely popular organisation that delivers weekly free timed events around the UK. Runners must register in advance before coming to the park to a session.
Parkrun is held at 9 am every Saturday – register at parkrun.
Junior Parkrun is held at 9 am every Sunday – register at junior parkrun.
Orienteering
The park has a permanent orienteering course that is free to use. Maps are available in the visitor centre.
Trails
There are several interactive trails around the park, all made by volunteers. The sheets to follow are available for sale in the visitor centre for 50p.
Wildlife watch
Are you 8 to 13 years old? Interested in nature exploration and discovery, games and practical activities with other young people?
Then come and join in the fun. We usually meet on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 11 am to 1 pm, whatever the weather.
Younger children will need to be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session. A small charge is made to support the running of the group.