Fitness in parks

There are various fitness classes and sports coaching activities taking part in parks across Sheffield.

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Organising a fitness activity in parks

To organise a fitness class or sports coaching activity in one of our parks, you must get permission from us and meet certain conditions.

The essential requirements for a fitness or coaching activity are (but not limited to):

Liability Insurance to the minimum value of £5m cover (£10m if the activity involves children)
Employee Liability Insurance (if necessary)
Disclosure Barring Service check/overview (DBS)
risk assessment (including Covid-19 secure measures)
relevant qualifications/certificates
first aid certificate
price list

Make a provisional booking to organise a fitness activity in parks

You can make a provisional booking on our online booking system, giving a minimum of 10 working days to be considered. You will need to pay the site fee in advance.

To discuss your proposal beforehand, please email parksandcountryside@sheffield.gov.uk.

Make a provisional booking to organise a fitness activity