Clissold Park User Group (CPUG)
The Clissold Park User Group (CPUG) has been campaigning locally to improve Clissold Park for nearly twenty years. The CPUG represents all those parents and carers of young children, sports players, joggers, dog-walkers, nature-lovers and free spirits who value the opportunity to enjoy time outdoors in this historic and beautiful park.
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Current issues in the park

It is also good to know that Hackney¹s Mayor and many councillors now appreciate just how important parks are to the quality of life in Hackney.

Events
The size and nature of events in Clissold Park has provoked a lot of discussion in recent months.

It¹s a difficult path to tread between wanting to see events for everybody - which sometimes includes large crowds, amplified music, occasionally high entry charges ­ or sticking to a few small-scale events which only appeal to small groups with special interests.

There¹s a long tradition of circuses and fairgrounds in the park, and such events also provide income which can cross-subsidise activities and amenities such as the paddling pool, better playground equipment and so on.

We look forward to Hackney Council developing a draft events policy for Clissold Park which will provide a basis for further discussion.

Of course summer is when most organisations ­ cultural or commercial ­ want to hold their events, so at present it does sometimes feel like a never-ending series of noisy weekends, and this is especially so since significant areas of the park are now fenced off for refurbishment work.

In general, people attending CPUG meetings have said they would prefer to see more organised activities in the park ­ which encourage participation ­ and fewer events. Which is a good moment to say that the tennis club has a new website ­ go see: www.hackneycitytennisclubs.co.uk

We¹ve asked for clear public information about this to be displayed in the park.