Buggy Walk at Petworth Park Sports Club

Every Friday 

10.00am – 11.00am

Event details:

• ‘Buggy Walk’ is open to all parents/carers of babies & young children in prams, buggies and carriers (plus older children are welcome to join the walk too!).
• Meet at the pavilion on Friday mornings at 9.45am for a 10am buggy friendly circular walk around Petworth Park beginning and ending at Petworth Park Sports pavilion (A buggy-friendly route is suggested which takes approx 45 mins to 1 hour).
• The activity is FREE for PPS members, or join up for as little as £5 annual membership fee.
• Group will run all through school holidays and term time and is a great way to active in the fresh air and meet new people in a welcoming and friendly environment.
• No pre-booking required.

The group is a great way for baby to get fresh air within local surroundings, whilst parents and carers have an opportunity for some gentle exercise and to meet others with similar aged children in a relaxed, social environment.

We would recommend that participants wear comfortable footwear, bring appropriate clothing for changeable weather, plus a water bottle and that at least one of the group carry a fully charged mobile phone and map showing the route. There are toilets, baby change facilities and a coffee bar at the PPS pavilion, at the beginning and end of the walk. The pavilion is open from 9am to 12pm every Friday morning serving great coffee, and a range of other hot and cold drinks and snacks. In the event of a Buggy Walk being cancelled due to bad weather, the group may still enjoy a meet up in the pavilion and make use of the pavilion facilities.

Walking can improve wellbeing and promote good mental health and hopefully the more relaxed parents are, the more relaxed their baby will be too. During the walks the potential for new friendships are also being forged, which is particularly beneficial for parents of similarly aged children to their own. Developing supportive social networks with one another can help them cope with the challenges of parenting.

The aim of Buggy Walk is to help parents and carers of new babies and young children to get more active, enjoy some fresh air in a supportive and social environment, feel fitter, feel more energised, reduce stress, manage weight, reduce isolation and have fun. The Buggy Walks are available to all, regardless of fitness levels.

Please share with family and friends. No need to pre-book, just turn up! New members can be signed up on the day.