For nearly 40 years, Clissold Park User Group (CPUG) has worked with park users, Hackney Council and park management to represent local views, raise issues and support Clissold Park. Our work has ranged from long-term campaigning and representing park users to volunteering, biodiversity, fundraising, events and practical projects in the park.
Here you can find information about visiting and using Clissold Park, keep up with news and events, get involved with CPUG, explore nearly 40 years of our work, and discover the park’s history and heritage.
Could you be our Cycling Representative?
CPUG is looking for a volunteer to represent the views of people who cycle in Clissold Park, of all ages and abilities. The role includes listening to park users, working with CPUG and other stakeholders, and helping to promote safe, inclusive and sustainable cycling in the park.
News & events
Latest news
- Playground consultation: expected in late September, with plans and illustrations for the proposed renovation and opportunities for park users to comment.
- New River: CPUG continues to raise concerns about low water levels. The Council has a quote for sluice repairs and plans to investigate the boreholes.
- Clissold House accessibility: CPUG is raising access issues with the Council, including assistance for disabled café visitors and the lack of a handrail.
- Drinking fountain improved: new cut-off switches have been installed after CPUG raised problems, allowing working taps to remain available when another develops a fault.
Upcoming events
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World Cleanup Day
Sunday 20 September · 10am–1pm
Meet at the fountain outside Clissold House
Join CPUG for a litter pick in Clissold Park as part of World Cleanup Day. Equipment is provided and you can join at the start or drop in during the morning. -
Bat walks in Clissold Park
Thursday 24 September · 6.30pm
Friday 9 October · 6pm
Meet at Fink’s Pump House
Join Angela Clare for a guided evening bat walk around Clissold Park, with a new educational programme at each walk.
Get involved with CPUG
Next CPUG meeting
Saturday 14 November 2026 at 11am
New River Room, Clissold House
Meetings are open to everyone. Come along to hear updates, ask questions and raise issues or ideas about the park.
Support CPUG
Help support CPUG by buying our merchandise. Sales are an important source of income and help fund our work and activities.
Get involved
Attend a meeting, join a litter pick, volunteer in the park or find other ways to help with CPUG’s work across the park.
Contact CPUG
Raise an issue or idea, suggest something for discussion, or get in touch about CPUG and our work.
Our work
See what CPUG has been working on over the years, from volunteering and biodiversity to issues raised and discussed on behalf of park users.
Explore Clissold Park
Visiting the park
Opening times, directions, public transport, a park map, accessibility information and other useful information.
Facilities & activities
Playground, splash pad, wheelspark, sports, animals, the market garden and activities for children.
Food & drink
Clissold House, Fink’s café and the Pump House kiosk, including opening times and venue information.
Park history
A short history
Discover how Clissold Park developed from a private estate into the public park we know today.
Saving the park
Discover the campaign that saved Clissold Park from development and led to its opening in 1889.
Restoring the park
Discover the long campaign that led to the major restoration of Clissold Park and House, completed in 2012.
Follow CPUG
Follow CPUG on social media for news from the park, upcoming events, group activities and updates on our work.