Family fun across Sunderland's parks this summer
Archery, dodgeball, hula hoops and tennis are just some of the free activities lined up for Active Sunderland's family fun sessions taking place throughout the city this summer.
The completely free sessions will be taking place across Sunderland's parks through the school summer holidays, with a variety of outdoor games, activities and sports challenges on offer.
Activities will include:
- Hula hoops
- Swing balls
- Balance and agility games
- Running challenge
- Cycling challenge
- Step up challenge
- Archery
- Mini golf
- Netball & Basketball target shooting
- Tennis
- Dodgeball and Handball
- Early years activities
Plus taster sessions from local sports clubs.
The first session was held at Princess Anne Park in Washington on 24 July, and further sessions are programmed for:
Cliffe Park, Seaburn - 31 July
Silksworth Sports Complex - 7 August
Hetton Lyons Country Park - 14 August
Mowbray Park, City Centre - 21 August
Councillor Beth Jones, Sunderland City Council's Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Tourism, said: "I know lots of families will be looking for activities to keep children entertained over the summer, and these sessions allow families to try out lots of different activities, have fun and get active - all while being completely free.
"I'd encourage families to come along, get involved and enjoy all the benefits that come with being active."
Find out more information and register interest at www.mysunderland.co.uk/familyfun
24 June 2024
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