Quilt Raffle
This beautiful handmade quilt was raffled last Saturday during the first CAOS weekend.
The winning ticket was 109, and the quilt has been delivered to the lucky recipient.
Another quilt may be raffled later in the year.
Thanks to all who took part.
£116 was raised for the Friends.
4th July
Landscape Artist of the Year
This year's Borough-wide competition starts in Oaks Park on 4th July, registration from 10.45am at the Friends' stand by the café, painting until 2.00pm, and judging until 3.00pm.
Three age categories: 3-10, 11-16, Adult.
Click on the link for more information and terms/conditions
5th July, 2nd August, 6th September at 2pm
Guided Heritage and Tree Trail
Follow our tree trail in the company of one of our knowledgeable members. Meet at the café.
Free of charge.
If you want to walk the tree trail on your own you can pick up the leaflet in the café.
19th July, 5th September at 10.30am
Litter Picking
Come and help us keep our park neat and tidy. Bring some gloves. Bags and pickers will be provided.
Meet outside the café at 10.30 am, finished by 12.00 noon.
Bakehouse Refurbishment
Thanks to a significant grant from the Council’s Neighbourhood Fund, and the generous support of our café owner, the refurbishment of the Bakehouse is almost complete.
We are developing plans for its use. In the meantime, we will be opening it up from time to time for visitors to see inside.
Tree Sponsorship
Following on from the success of our Platinum Jubilee Copse, we have moved on to our new tree planting programme.
Please email for more information.
Recognition of our work in the community
Sutton Community Awards 2025: Environment Champion
Citation:
‘The Friends of Oaks Park are a dedicated and passionate group of volunteers who have been actively caring for and enhancing the natural environment of Oaks Park. They work tirelessly to protect biodiversity, support conservation, and engage the local community in meaningful environmental action.’
Buy a Rose for the Park
Thank you very much to all who have sponsored roses. We were delighted to exceed our target. The bed was planted in December.
Oaks Park wins 2025-26 Green Flag Award
We are delighted to be one of several Sutton parks to be awarded a Green Flag for 2025-26.
The inspector wrote: An amazing park. I was impressed with the passion shown when meeting the friends group, café and Council senior management team.
2025 Newsletter available for download
The 2025 Newsletter has been published and you can see it online by clicking on the button below. Alternatively, a print version is available on the Downloads page.
Dog Owners and Grazing Sheep
Dog Owners and Grazing Sheep
Dog Owners and Grazing Sheep
Sometimes there are sheep grazing in fields near the park. If you are a dog owner please read the important Notice.
Orienteering
Dog Owners and Grazing Sheep
Dog Owners and Grazing Sheep
If you are interested in orienteering why not get out into the park on the 1.8km course. Go to the Mole Valley Orienteering Club website for more information and to download the map and instructions.
Forest School
Come and join us in Oaks Park for parent & toddler and home education groups, Saturday Nature Club (5-12yrs), SEN groups, birthday parties, special events, team building & nature training, or for our women’s wild circles and Sound under the Stars.
For more information contact Geri at office@thenurturecircle.co.uk
Artists
The old stable block is home to a number of artists who are a big part of the life of the Park.