ParkFest 2026

ParkFest is back again this year with another fun-filled afternoon (1-6pm) in West Ham Park, E7 9PU
The event is again being run by the Friends of West Ham Park, along with the wonderful park staff, and support from the City of London Corporation.

There will be music on the bandstand from 1pm – after an opening by the Pearly Kings and Queens of Forest Gate and Stonebridge Park and Samba4Fun! All your local favourite bands will perform until 6pm.

There will also be opportunities to have a go at tennis and cricket with expert help and guidance. There will be craft and information stalls, and plenty of ice cream, and lots of other food and drink choices!

Most activities will take place on or near the Bandstand – but the Community Vegetable Garden will be open too with children’s craft activities

In fact, it will be like last year – only bigger and better!
• Live music!
• Food & drink!
• Children’s activities!
• This year’s Photo Competition Winners!
• Have a Go at Tennis & Cricket! Please book beforehand
• Meditation!
• Craft stalls!
• We’ll be joined by both the Pearly Kings & Queens of Forest Gate & Stonebridge Park!
• The Fire Service will bring their Fire Engine (unless they are called to do any fire putting out) – and the local Community Police too!

Free to attend! But do bring some money to buy food and drink – and anything that catches your eye on one of our stalls – they are all locally run so please support them!
Everyone welcome!

Provisional timetable

Time	What	Where
9.30m-12.30pm	Capital Kids Cricket Match	Main cricket pitch
12.45pm	Event opens – stalls & catering open by 1pm
1.00pm	Pearly Kings and Queens of Forest Gate & Stonebridge Park, accompanied by Samba4Fun	Bandstand
1-6pm	Live music	Bandstand
1-6pm	Children’s craft activities	Community Vegetable Garden
12-3pm	Capital Kids Cricket coaching sessions Booking required but walk up may be available on the day Book here using the QR code Or just tap here	Artificial cricket pitches
3-4pm	Tennis coaching Booking required but walk up may be available on the day Book here	Tennis courts
6pm	Event closes

Who’s going to be there – and where

Friends of West Ham Park	Come and see the winning images from this year’s Photo Competition. We’ll also be running a children’s Mask Making activity. Or just pop by and say hello!
First Aid	Just in case you need them (but I’m sure you won’t)
U3A	Newham u3a will be hosting a stall to showcase all that they have to offer. U3A stands for the University of the Third Age for those that don’t know them – they are open to anyone no longer in full-time employment who wishes to pursue creative, educational or social interests with others. Check out their website for more
Bushwood Bees	Buy direct from your local beekeepers!!! Selling local honey and hive products. Check out their website here
Eco7	Promoting sustainability in Forest Gate. For more follow them on Facebook
Ceramics	By Constance Friedlein
Lucky VS Creations	Bespoke greetings cards. Follow them on Instagram
Artisan Sewing
Psycho Ceramics	Vintage china
Children’s craft making	Get crafty in the Community Vegetable Garden!
Sahaja Yoga	FREE Meditation on the Flag Lawn
Community Police Team	Our local Community Police Team will be in attendance, along with the Newham Community Safety Team

There will also be a Soft Play Area – find them near the Leaf Yard
And of the Little Libraries will be open – bring a book, take a book!

What are the Food and Drink options?
Ice Cream
The usual Ice Cream Van will be in its usual spot near the toilets

Tea/coffee/homemade cakes
Find them near the Park Office

Thai Cuisine & Pizza
These will also be near the Park Office in their own Food Trucks