The Friends of Cotteridge Park work to ensure that the park is at the heart of the community. They’re volunteers that look after the park, organise events and activities and bring the community together (https://cotteridgepark.org.uk/focp). All activities are FREE (https://cotteridgepark.org.uk/activities) 

The Friends of Cotteridge Park (FOCP) was set up in 1997 after the park was threatened with the loss of services including our on-site park keeper. Local residents mounted a successful campaign, and the park was saved. Since then, park users have been working tirelessly to improve the park’s infrastructure and to provide services and activities that meet the needs of the local community. 

Volunteers do all sorts of things:

• regular litter picks 

• planting and maintenance of trees and plants

• supporting school and youth group visits

• providing opportunities for physical activity – to keep us all healthier & happier

• arranging social activities 

• raising funding for the park from trusts, grants & local businesses

• campaigning to ensure that our park is safe for future generations