CPUG’s most important role is to provide a forum for people to raise concerns and questions about what is happening in the park. We do this via in-person meetings and social media.
There are many ways in which you can get involved with the User Group and contribute to the life of the park.
Come to our public meetings
Our public meetings are held in Clissold House on the second Saturday of every other month, and all are welcome to add items to the agenda, and to attend in person or remotely.
On most issues there will be a range of views and so we try to make sure we have all the facts and understand all the viewpoints. In many cases we then take up the issues with the relevant bodies, usually the park management team of Hackney Council. Issues that are frequently discussed include the playground, dogs in the park, cycling in the park and biodiversity.
2025 meeting dates:
Meet at Clissold House (New River room) at 11am.
Saturday 11th Jan, 8th March, 10th May, 12th July, 13th Sept, 8th Nov
Volunteer
There are many ways to volunteer at the park, including but not limited to:
- Litter picking
- Mulching
- Pruning and Planting
- Habitat building
- Stewarding events
- Fundraising
The CPUG also offers volunteering opportunities for people taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme and the Hackney Council Corporate Volunteering Programme.
Please email us for more information on volunteering at Clissold Park: info@clissoldpark.com
Fundraising
Please contact us if you would like to help with fundraising for the User Group or have any ideas. Email: info@clissoldpark.com
We run occasional fundraising activities to raise money for community events and, on occasions, to pay for specific things in the park. For example:
- producing and selling a park calendar
- organising historical and literary talks in Clissold House
- raising money for the restoration of the memorial drinking fountain.
Look out for posters and information on the park noticeboards.
Biodiversity in the park
Clissold park biodiversity report
This report looks at the importance of Clissold Park for nature conservation. The park has three million visitors a year and a rich biodiversity that needs to be preserved.
The report looks at the management of the park in relation to Hackney’s Biodiversity Action Plan and includes:
- Grassland areas, including the deer enclosure
- Wildflower areas
- Tree and shrub planting
- The woodland track
- Ornamental flower and shrub beds
- Water habitats
- Butterfly dome and Bowling Green
- Invasive species
» Read the February 2025 Clissold Park biodiversity report
Keep in touch
Join our mailing list to receive our regular newsletter and notifications of our meetings.
Find us on Facebook for online discussions, updates and to post your photos. And on Twitter (X) @clissoldpeople and Instagram