Parks exercise licence

Before you start

View our code of conduct (PDF) and terms and conditions (PDF) before you apply for a park exercise licence.

When filling out the application, you'll need:

• park details
• proposed dates and times
• proof of insurance
• completed risk assessments for your activity
• certificates of your relevant qualifications 
• your first aid certificate
• safeguarding policy and enhanced DBS details (for sessions with under 18’s)

Email sports@southwark.gov.uk if you need more information.

Apply for a parks exercise licence

You must submit applications at least 28 working days before you want to start your sessions. If you have applied on time, a successful application will start the month after you apply.

Not all applications will be approved. There is a high demand for fitness providers to use our parks.