Nottingham Parkour
Parkour, also known as free running, is a skilled activity that's aim is to get from A to B using the natural environment in the most efficient way (often using urban structures). A Parkour facility is currently available at Bulwell Forest Recreation Ground and offers a safe environment in which to practise the skills and moves associated with this activity. The facility is well used by a local group who are happy to help and advise. For more information please visit parkour.uk
Overview.
Back in 2011 that there was a petition which U:R had created and put forward to the council in hope of getting a Parkour park build in the Nottingham area. There had been various meetings regarding it throughout 2012, then in 2013 it got commissioned to be built from March of that year at Bulwell Forest Recreational Ground. The Parkour park was completed and open to the public as of June the 29th 2013.
How to get there.
The park is located at the Bulwell Forest recreational ground, for people who are not familiar of the area you can put the ’53.000968,-1.180485′ code into Google maps to see the exact area where the park is located. Alternatively you can put the address into your journey planer; Hucknall Rd Nottingham NG6 9LQ.
The park is on two main bus company routes, Trent Barton ‘The Threes‘ which drops you directly next to the park (opposite the Top Valley 24hr Tesco) the other bus company is the NCT 17 which drops you off across the field from the park on Saint Albums Road before walking across the golf course field. Each of the bus journeys take 10-20 minutes depending on traffic and peak time.
Are there more Parkour parks?
There is one at Kingsway Parkour Park (Acre Park) and another at Morven Parkour Park both located at Kirkby-In-Ashfield.
Who to contact
- Website
- Parkour UK Website
Other Details
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Parkour Nottingham Facebook