Here you can find information about Clissold Park User Group (CPUG), our work representing people who use and care about Clissold Park, and our efforts to support and improve the park.
For over 30 years, CPUG has worked with Hackney Council, park management and the local community to raise issues, contribute to discussions about the park and represent the views of park users. You’ll also find practical information about visiting and using the park, news and events, and the history of Clissold Park.
Connect with CPUG
Meetings & minutes
Find the next CPUG meeting, read the latest minutes and Chair’s reports, or explore the meeting archive.
Read the latest meeting minutes →
Contact CPUG
Have a question, concern or suggestion about Clissold Park? Get in touch with the User Group.
Email: info@clissoldpark.com
Get involved
Come to a public meeting, volunteer in the park, join a litter pick or contribute your time, ideas and skills.
Explore Clissold Park
Visiting the park
Find opening times, directions, public transport, a park map and accessibility information.
Facilities & activities
Find out about the playground, splash pad, wheelspark, sports facilities, animals, market garden and facilities for children.
Explore facilities & activities →
Food, drink & Clissold House
Information about Clissold House, Fink’s café and the Pump House kiosk, including opening times and venue information.
Find food, drink & Clissold House information →
News & events
Find out what’s happening in Clissold Park, including the latest news from CPUG, upcoming events and current issues affecting the park.
Next CPUG meeting
Saturday 12 September 2026 at 11am
New River Room, Clissold House
CPUG meetings are open to everyone. Come along to hear updates, ask questions and raise issues or ideas about the park.
Park history
Clissold Park opened to the public in 1889 following a campaign to save the grounds of Clissold House from development.
Discover the history of the house and park, see historical photographs and maps, learn how the park was saved and explore stories from more than two centuries of its history.
Explore Clissold Park history →
More from CPUG
About CPUG
Find out what Clissold Park User Group does, meet the committee and representatives, learn about our work and find out how the group operates.
Support CPUG
CPUG is run by volunteers. Support our work through donations and fundraising or by buying one of our illustrated Clissold Park maps.
Join our mailing list
Join the CPUG mailing list to receive our regular newsletter and notifications of upcoming meetings.