Welcome to the website of Friends of Oaks Park
Click 'What's on' for more information about activities in the Park
London in Bloom 2021
Oaks Park has been entered in the annual 'London in Bloom' competition, and the judges will be visiting on 8th July.
A great deal of work is being done to ensure that the park is at its best.
Your help would be appreciated on 6th and 7th for dead-heading roses.
We won Silver-Gilt awards in 2018 and 2019.
What have we been doing?
We have been planting white roses in the formal beds (working with Tony, our Idverde gardener)
Dawn Chorus Walk
We had a very successful walk to listen to the dawn chorus on Sunday 2nd May.
The walk was led by David Warburton, Senior Biodiversity Officer for Sutton Council.
It was a lovely way to start the day!
Tai Chi in the Park
We are in the middle of a series of Tai Chi classes led by David Talbot.
The sessions are very peaceful and we are learning. lot about the gentle martial art.
Chalk Scrapes
Chalk Scrapes
When walking round the Park you might notice a couple of areas where the grass has been scraped back. This is part of an initiative led by the Council as part of its response to the Climate Emergency. The areas were created by the Senior Biodiversity Officer.
The aim is to encourage the growth of Kidney Vetch plants on the exposed chalk. This plant is essential in the lifecycle of the Small Blue butterfly and we hope that this work will attract more of these butterflies to the Oaks.
Climate Change Emergency
Dog Owners and Grazing Sheep
Dog Owners and Grazing Sheep
Sutton Council has declared a climate emergency. Urgent action is required to stop the worst effects of climate change on Sutton, and on the world.
Everyone living, working or studying in Sutton is encouraged to have their say on how the borough can tackle climate change.
Drop-in events are being held across the borough from mid-February until the end of March. The events are listed here: www.sutton.gov.uk/climate.
Please to take the time to visit the site, learn more about the Council's plans, and complete the survey to let them have your views. The deadline is 1st April.
You can take part by attending the events, or via social media (#ClimateActionSutton).
For more information, please contact sustainability@sutton.gov.uk.
Dog Owners and Grazing Sheep
Dog Owners and Grazing Sheep
Dog Owners and Grazing Sheep
Sometimes there are sheep in the park, which graze the grass and fertilise it naturally. If you are a dog owner please read the important Notice.
Newsletter 2020-21
Dog Owners and Grazing Sheep
Newsletter 2020-21
Have a look at our latest newsletter
Orienteering
Orienteering
Newsletter 2020-21
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.
Artists
Orienteering
Artists
The old stable block is home to a number of artists who are a big part of the life of the Park.