Sutton Parks Landscape Artist of the Year Exhibition
Come and see an exhibition of the winning entries in this year’s competition at Sutton Library.
STOP PRESS!
Community Award Shortlist
Each year, Sutton's Community Awards recognise remarkable people and organisations across the borough and this year the Friends have been nominated.
All proceeds go to the Friends
Oaks Park 2026 Calendar
Our popular calendar will be available from our members in the café at weekends from 29th October, or you can buy a copy at the AGM on 15th November. Price is still £10.00.
Buy a Rose for the Park
Thank you very much to all who have sponsored roses. We have exceeded our target and plan to plant them at the end of November (date to be confirmed).
Tina Bates 1970-2025
Tina Bates, our Treasurer and great friend died very unexpectedly on 13th September.
She loved walking in the park with her dog Buster. Some of you will know her from adopting a tree in the park and her involvement in our Friends’ events. Her bubbly enthusiasm was infectious. We will really miss her.
Next date: Spring 2026
Guided Tree Trail
Follow our tree trail in the company of one of our knowledgeable members. Meet at the café.
Next date: Spring 2026
Litter Picking
Come and help us keep our park neat and tidy. Bring some gloves, bags and pickers will be provided.
Meet outside the café at 10.30 am, finished by 12.00 noon.
Oaks Park wins 2025-26 Green Flag Award
We are delighted to be one of several Sutton parks to be awarded a Green Flag for 2025-26.
The inspector wrote: An amazing park. I was impressed with the passion shown when meeting the friends group, café and Council senior management team.
Tree Sponsorship
Following on from the success of our Platinum Jubilee Copse, we have moved on to our new tree planting programme, starting with 5 elms and 10 flowering cherries. These were planted by their sponsors on 22nd February.
There are 2 elms left for sponsorship, with more planned. Please email for more information.
The New Tree Trail Guide
The popular Oaks Tree Trail leaflet has been revised and reprinted, with some changes made to the original trail. The walk lasts about an hour.
The Friends will be running guided tree trails on the first Sunday in June, July, September and October, starting at 2 pm. There is no charge.
Guided walks can also be arranged for groups on request.
Leaflets may be found on the Friends' stand in the café.
The new leaflet has been produced with the generous support of the Downlands Trust.
Bakehouse Funding Secured!
The Friends' bid for funding of £25,000 from the LBS Neighbourhood Fund, towards the restoration of the Bakehouse, has been successful!
More information soon.
2024-25 Newsletter still available
The 2024-25 Newsletter has been published and you can see it by clicking on the button below. Alternatively, a print version is available on the Downloads page.
Dog Owners and Grazing Sheep
Dog Owners and Grazing Sheep
Dog Owners and Grazing Sheep
Sometimes there are sheep grazing in fields near the park. If you are a dog owner please read the important Notice.
Orienteering
Dog Owners and Grazing Sheep
Dog Owners and Grazing Sheep
If you are interested in orienteering why not get out into the park on the 1.8km course. Go to the Mole Valley Orienteering Club website for more information and to download the map and instructions.
Forest School
Come and join us in Oaks Park for parent & toddler and home education groups, Saturday Nature Club (5-12yrs), SEN groups, birthday parties, special events, team building & nature training, or for our women’s wild circles and Sound under the Stars.
For more information contact Geri at office@thenurturecircle.co.uk
Artists
The old stable block is home to a number of artists who are a big part of the life of the Park.