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Open Space Activities

We offer free activity sessions in local parks and open spaces, funded from Oxfordshire’s Healthy Place Shaping.

Community Park Fit

A perfect way to start your fitness journey with family, friends, neighbours or just on your own, you are all welcome. These sessions are designed for those who are new to exercise or have been inactive for some time.

Here are the sessions you can join – to register your interest in taking part, please email active.communities@southandvale.gov.uk

LocationAddressWhat3 wordsDayTime
BerinsfieldBerinsfield Recreation Ground, Lay Avenue, OX10 7NF///dives.cross.observerTuesdays9.30am
ChinnorOld Kiln Lakes, Chinnor,
OX39 4DB
///arranger.stormed.reddishThursdays6.30pm
CholseyCholsey Pavillion, Station Rd, Cholsey,
OX10 9PT
///crusher.gobblers.glorifiedFridays7.30pm

Outdoor gyms

There are lots of outdoor gyms across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse that are available to use for free whenever you wish. To see their locations, visit our outdoor gyms page.

Park Yoga

Free every Sunday morning 9.30am at Southern Road Recreation Park, Thame, between 4 May and 14 September 2025. Just turn up and bring a mat/towel.

For more information, visit the Park Yoga Thame website

To find out about our open space activities taking place in the Vale of White Horse, click here.

Contact us - Active Communities

01235 422422
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South Oxfordshire District Council
Abbey House
Abbey Close
Abingdon
OX14 3JE