Clissold Park User Group (CPUG)
The Clissold Park User Group (CPUG) is a local community group for the people of Stoke Newington in Hackney who appreciate and love their local park.
The group has been campaigning locally for over 30 years and seeks to represent the interests of everyone who uses this very popular park: the walkers, joggers, cyclists, nature lovers, families and free spirits who value the opportunity to enjoy time outdoors in this beautiful and historic space.
» Read more about CPUG
» For CPUG enquiries email info@clissoldpark.com
Latest meeting minutes…
» Read the minutes of the last User Group meeting
News
» Hackney Council have a consultation on new shared crossing that would provide direct pedestrian and cyclist access to the park: Read the consultation
We are running our own survey to gather opinions from park users. Complete the CPUG survey by Friday 28th November 2025
» Read our latest newsletter (Dec/Jan 2026)
» Larraine Worpole, 1942–2025. With sadness we announce the death of Larraine in October; Vice Chair and Chair of Clissold Park User Group 1994–1997: Larraine’s CPUG obituary
CPUG events
* Monthly litter pick
Last Saturday of the month 10-11.30 am – meet at the Rose Garden
* Next CPUG meeting
11am on 4th March 2026 Clissold House (New River room)
CPUG noticeboard
CPUG is seeking:
- a Secretary to take informal minutes at CPUG meetings, on the second Saturday of every other month from 11am-12.30pm.
- a Website rep to make updates to this website after every CPUG meeting using WordPress.
To find out more about both roles, email: info@clissoldpark.com
CPUG merchandise
Poster and Pocket maps on sale
Pocket map: a beautiful pocket map and timeline of the park
It identifies all the landmarks and includes the history of the park and Clissold House, a tree trail and help in identifying the wild water birds on the ponds and New River. It has been created by the CPUG working with local artist Anna Hymas and local historian Amir Dotan with support from Hackney Council. Proceeds will go to the CPUG to help pay for amenities and free events in the park.
Prices: Pocket Map £5 / A2 Wall Map £15 / A1 Wall Map £30
Poster: By popular demand we have created an A2 poster version of the map (42 x 59.4cm). Prices: A2 Wall Poster £15 / A1 Wall Poster £30
Local hand delivery or postal delivery anywhere in the UK. Postage and packaging included on orders over £10.
Please email us at info@clissoldpark.com to arrange your order.