Friends Groups

Interested in volunteering in your local park?

We would love to hear from you. Friends' groups are a great way for people to come together and get involved in their community.

Benefits of joining a Friends' Group

• Outdoor physical activity
• Meeting like minded people in your local area
• Learn new skills and share your skills with others
• Actively play a part in caring for your local park
• Mental health benefits

We are in the process of establishing new Friends' Groups across Ards and North Down Borough Council. Below you can find our 'Friends' of guide' which has information about forming a group.

For further queries please contact andparks@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

Friends of Ballymenoch - Join the Conversation! | Monday 11 May 2025 | 7pm - 8.30pm | Queen's Leisure Centre, Holywood

We're supporting the growth of Friends of Ballymenoch group and inviting local residents to come together for a friendly discussion about what matters most in Ballymenoch Park, how the group can grow, and the ideas and practical actions that will shape its future.

Queens Leisure Centre, Holywood | 11th May | 7pm - 8.30pm

Tea, coffee and traybakes on arrival. Please email ANDPARKS@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk with any access or dietary requirements