Sports and activities for children and young people

Southwark leisure centres are not just for grown-ups. We offer a range of fun and children's activities too, including:

• swimming lessons for kids 
• soft play 
• active kids birthday parties
• kids active holiday clubs 
• watersports courses 
• BMX biking

Search OneHub for young people’s activities in Southwark.

Explore our parks

Here are some ideas for exploring the parks in Southwark:

• keep a nature notebook with written notes, photos, drawings and flowers 
• create a family ‘nature box’ to collect what you find
• plan time each week to do some physical activity in your local park
• get the kids to create their own scavenger hunt 

Read more about the parks and open spaces in Southwark.

Park scavenger hunts

When children learn about nature and the outdoors, they're more likely to grow into adults who value and protect the environment. 

So take a Park Discovery checklist next time you visit the park with the kids.

You’ll need a:

• Park Discovery checklist
• pen or pencil

Download a checklist on your phone or print it out:

• Park Discovery checklist 1 
• Park Discovery checklist 2 
• Park Discovery checklist 3 

When you’re at the park, tick off everything you find on the list. You can do it individually or work in teams. Timing how long it takes to complete the list can make it more fun. 

Older children can extend their knowledge by researching what they find online or in a library.