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This summer, Active Calderdale teamed up with North Halifax Partnership, Newground Together, and Holmfield Bowling Club for an inspiring six-week social action programme in Beechwood Park.

In August 2024 the Wild Walk and History Hike were installed following various steps of co-design and co-production. Each trail is just over 1km long, making them approachable and inviting for everyone to try. An interpretation board has been installed at the start of the trail followed by 12 wooden posts which guide you around the circular routes.

Active Parks is driving system change by adopting a collaborative, community-led approach to improving parks and green spaces. It puts communities at the heart of planning and decision-making for park improvements and investments.

Key changes in practice:

Looking for a fun, free way for your kids to get active? Look no further than the junior parkrun at People’s Park! Every Sunday at 9 AM, children aged 4 to 14 can join in on a friendly 2k run, creating lasting memories in a beautiful outdoor setting.

The Active Calderdale Community Led Approach – engaging and involving communities in creating, shaping, and making decisions about what can support them to be active in their neighbourhood, began in Mixenden in May 2023. As part of the preparation phase, community engagement was carried out using a variety of methods and approaches to connect with local organisations and residents. This involved delivering workshops to residents and community assets, attending existing events and sessions hosted by organisations in Mixenden, conducting surveys, and walking around the area.

Mixenden was a throng of excitement on Saturday, 21st September, as hundreds of residents came together to celebrate the grand opening of two brand new community spaces: Sunny Bank Playground and the Urban Park. Dubbed "Mixenden Party in the Parks," this action-packed activation event marked a major milestone for the area, with local partners pulling out all the stops to deliver a fun-filled day of activities for everyone.