For 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. We don’t manage the park or its facilities. We represent park users and work with Hackney Council, which is responsible for managing the park. Our work has ranged from long-term campaigning and advocacy to volunteering, biodiversity, heritage and park history, fundraising, events and practical projects in the park.
Here you can find out what we’re working on, keep up with our news and events, get involved, raise issues and ideas, support the group, and explore nearly 40 years of our work. The site also provides practical information about using Clissold Park and resources about 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
- CPUG survey: Share your views on the future of the former paddling pool site and what CPUG should prioritise for fundraising. Take part in the survey by 29 November 2026.
- Playground consultation: Hackney Council’s consultation on the proposed playground redesign closed on 6 November. The Council will review the feedback before confirming the next steps.
- 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.
Upcoming events
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CPUG meetings in 2027
Our meetings for 2026 have now finished. Dates for 2027 will be confirmed and published soon.
CPUG meetings are open to everyone and provide an opportunity to hear updates, ask questions, raise concerns and share ideas about Clissold Park. You can also join our mailing list to receive meeting announcements, news and updates about CPUG’s work throughout the year.
Get involved with CPUG
Next CPUG meeting
Our meetings for 2026 have now finished. Dates for 2027 will be confirmed and published soon.
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, the park 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 as a public green space 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.