Update from the 2024 AGM: In her Chair’s report, Alison noted the great perseverance of the group and the continued desire to work together with the local councillors to fight for improvements to the park. This year we have had…

Please sign our petition to show Gedling Borough Council and our funding bodies that Onchan Park deserves to be redeveloped! Help Us Restore Onchan Park! Eight years ago, we came together to save Onchan Park from being sold. Thanks to…

We want to improve the playground and green space at Onchan Park! Your feedback will help Friends of Onchan Park secure funding for new, safe, and engaging play equipment and resurfacing of the old bowling green. This survey takes less…

Chair’s Report – Alison Pritchard – June 2023 – Onchan Park AGM Welcome Paul Goodson to FoOP Committee I am pleased to announce that Paul Goodson has joined our committee, bringing valuable insights and enthusiasm to our initiatives. Facility Usage…

Many of you have probably been wondering what’s happening with Onchan Park. Since COVID things have been very difficult, however we have been working behind the scenes. Unfortunately, we have experienced a number of difficulties working with GBC. We have tried…

Celebration Sports Afternoon Onchan Park (AKA Oakdale Road Recreation Ground) Saturday 16th October 11am till 3pm Friends of Onchan Park are holding an open sports day to celebrate the new facilities at Onchan Park and to thank you, our community,…

Development of the facilities at Onchan Park in March 2021 included installation of two new table tennis tables and a new accessible path from a new gate to allow wheeled users to access the MUGA, tennis court, table tennis and…

Works to transform the Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) on 1st March 2021 and by April the newly resurfaced court was being well used by groups and individuals for basketball, hockey, training and more. The funding bid made jointly by Friends…

After 4 long years of community support, consultations, events and funding applications the Friends of Onchan Park have finally succeeded in securing funds to begin the first phase of transformation on Onchan Park also known as Oakdale Road Recreation Ground.…

Dear Supporters and Friends of Onchan Park As the year draws to a close we wanted to keep you up to date with what’s been happening in 2019. We haven’t held an event this year for two reasons; 1 –…