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Parkwood Leisure
As a family-owned business built on strong family values, Parkwood Leisure takes pride in offering high-quality services that redefine industry standards. Our commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience is the heartbeat of our approach, and it resonates through every interaction with us.
Find out more about Parkwood Leisure here...
Find out more about Parkwood Leisure here...
Parkwood Leisure: News and press releases
06 Mar 2024
The project, which has been running since November 2023 has reduced Hutton Moor Leisure
Centre’s electricity consumption by up to 60,000KWh and gas by 18,000KWh with total carbon
emission savings of over 60 tonnes per year.
05 Mar 2024
Leading leisure operator, Parkwood Leisure, has reported a record-breaking January through
its campaigns committed to promoting physical activity and community engagement across the
country.
PRESS RELEASE: Parkwood Leisure exceeds January membership targets, achieving 122 per cent of sales goals
04 Mar 2024
Leading leisure operator, Parkwood Leisure, has reported a record-breaking January through its
campaigns committed to promoting physical activity and community engagement across the country.
PRESS RELEASE: Parkwood Leisure unveils ambitious gym refurbishments for Cherwell contract in £700k project
23 Jan 2024
Leading leisure management operator Parkwood Leisure has completed significant upgrades to
its Cherwell contract, with over £700k of refurbishments at three prominent leisure sites
having taken place in December.
14 Aug 2023
Parkwood Leisure, in partnership with its subsidiary companies Legacy Leisure and Lex Leisure, has
launched two rehabilitation programmes across 24 leisure centres in England and Wales.
HCM NEWS: Parkwood Leisure invests more than £1m in fitness equipment as part of wide-scale facility upgrades
20 Dec 2022
Parkwood Leisure has invested more than £1m over the past 12 months in new fitness equipment,
as part of the operator’s plans to upgrade its leisure centres and improve its offering to
members.
15 Sep 2022
The Tarka Leisure Centre in North Devon, which reopened in June after a £15m revamp,
welcomed 33,800 visitors in August – up 43 per cent from the previous year. Participation in
July had increased by 33 per cent from the same month in 2021.
PRESS RELEASE: Parkwood Leisure Appoints New Strategic Director
01 Aug 2022
Parkwood Leisure is delighted to announce that Andy Farr will be re-joining the business as
Strategic Director from September 2022.
07 Jul 2022
It was a night to remember at the 2022 ukactive Awards for Parkwood Leisure, as the leisure
facilities operator picked up four awards.
PRESS RELEASE: Parkwood Leisure opens new £15 million Tarka Leisure Centre, bringing the first endless ski slope to Devon
05 Jul 2022
22 Jun 2022
Parkwood Leisure, one of the UK’s leading leisure operators, has reached the milestone of
teaching 100,000 children to swim through its Learn To Swim Programme.
28 Apr 2022
Parkwood Leisure, one of the UK’s leading leisure operators, has partnered with boditrax to
launch its body composition analysis and activity tracking platform to a selection of its
Leisure Centres.
About Parkwood Leisure
Our mission is to create strong, lasting partnerships, built on a foundation of efficient and effective delivery, to encourage happier and healthier lifestyles.
At Parkwood Leisure, we don't just offer services; we offer a partnership that focuses on quality, innovation, transparency and environmental consciousness. Our success is not just measured in profits but in the positive impact we create together with our partners, clients and the communities in which we work.
As a family-owned business built on strong family values, we take pride in offering high-quality services that redefine industry standards. Our commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience is the heartbeat of our approach, and it resonates through every interaction with us. Being family-owned is more than a tagline – it's a commitment to values that prioritise integrity, trust, and a personal touch. We aim to be big enough to make a tangible difference but small enough to care about every client, creating a sense of belonging and reliability.
Safe and welcoming environments are the foundation, but our interaction goes much further than facility operation, making a difference to the health and wellbeing of all of our communities.
We can only achieve this through our team's collective dedication and passion. At Parkwood Leisure, we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Our team members are not just employees; they are partners in our collective success. A motivated and empowered team is the driving force behind our achievements.
Key products and services
Parkwood Leisure offers bespoke management services for a range of leisure facilities and health & wellbeing services. Our unique approach is backed by more than 25 years of experience, which has seen the organisation grow to managing more than 75 facilities across England and Wales, working with our sub-contractors Lex Leisure CIC and Legacy Leisure.
Parkwood also supports Lex Leisure CIC managing six golf courses under the Glendale Golf brand, four theatres, outdoor activity centres (including the Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre, in partnership with Legacy Leisure) and visitor attractions including indoor rainforest zoo Plantasia, and heritage sites Pavilion Gardens in Buxton and Rufford Abbey Country Park.
The organisation has extensive experience in design, build, operation and maintenance (DBOM) of new-build facilities. Working in partnership with sister company Parkwood Project Management, the company has led the consortia management of 14 new-build projects to date.
case study: Erewash Council – Making a positive impact
A collaborative partnership was formed between Erewash Borough Council and Parkwood Leisure; sub-contracting the day to day operation of the facilities to our Charity partner, Legacy Leisure. The contract period is for 10 years with an option of a five-year extension.
Engaging the local community
A collaborative effort by HOPE Christian Charity, Active Derbyshire and Legacy Leisure has been established to address the unique challenges faced by Asylum Seekers residing in two hotels in Long Eaton, Erewash.
The project provides access to physical activities, contributing to well-being and integration into the local community. This initiative was made possible through a successful bid to the Sport England Together Fund. The project's success has led to discussions about expanding the range of activities available to Asylum Seekers.
Pewit Pavilion has become the base for a collaboration with R.E.A.L Education to continue their educational delivery to young people in a safe and conducive environment. The objective was clear: to remove barriers to learning and create individualised pathways for every young person to fulfil their potential.
Since the inception of the program, there have been over 1300 student attendances, specifically tailored to the learning needs of marginalised young people.
Providing high quality experiences through investment
Parkwood Leisure identified £1.3 million of investment to improve facilities and activities for customers. Working in partnership with the Council funding a proportion of the capital improvements, we were able to deliver these projects with minimal impact on the customers and no closure of facilities.
As well as improvements to the centres, Sky Trail has been installed at West Park Leisure Centre, with a total investment of £365,000. This provides a greater link between the Park and Leisure Centre, creating more opportunities for children and families to get active.
Engaging the local community
A collaborative effort by HOPE Christian Charity, Active Derbyshire and Legacy Leisure has been established to address the unique challenges faced by Asylum Seekers residing in two hotels in Long Eaton, Erewash.
The project provides access to physical activities, contributing to well-being and integration into the local community. This initiative was made possible through a successful bid to the Sport England Together Fund. The project's success has led to discussions about expanding the range of activities available to Asylum Seekers.
Pewit Pavilion has become the base for a collaboration with R.E.A.L Education to continue their educational delivery to young people in a safe and conducive environment. The objective was clear: to remove barriers to learning and create individualised pathways for every young person to fulfil their potential.
Since the inception of the program, there have been over 1300 student attendances, specifically tailored to the learning needs of marginalised young people.
Providing high quality experiences through investment
Parkwood Leisure identified £1.3 million of investment to improve facilities and activities for customers. Working in partnership with the Council funding a proportion of the capital improvements, we were able to deliver these projects with minimal impact on the customers and no closure of facilities.
As well as improvements to the centres, Sky Trail has been installed at West Park Leisure Centre, with a total investment of £365,000. This provides a greater link between the Park and Leisure Centre, creating more opportunities for children and families to get active.
case study: Supporting healthy communities in Bristol
A collaborative partnership was formed between Bristol City Council and Parkwood Leisure to oversee the brand new development of Hengrove Park Leisure Centre and community outreach activities.
Across Bristol, we have developed a broad range of vibrant sport and physical activity programmes for communities, some examples include:
• Delivered Back to Netball sessions linked to the netball club who use the centre;
• Supporting and aiding GB synchro team and duet with training, selection and camps;
• Hosting and developing regional Para training and competitions and camps;
• Introduction of Jump into Gymnastics programme;
• Delivering a range of This Girl Can and Bristol Girls Can opportunities;
• Delivering the Are You Game Campaign as part of the Core Cities project;
• Delivered Bat and Chat table tennis sessions with a socialisation element for those who wouldn’t usually come to site for traditional sports;
• Other activities offered and clubs include; Dance, Climbing, Swimming, Synchro, Waterpolo, Freediving, Octopush, Badminton, Netball, Gym, Basketball, Taekwondo, Cricket.
We deliver many activities to get children, young people and families active across Bristol, including:
• Working with local schools, colleges and the University of the West of England;
• Hosting leagues and competitions including Teacher training as well as an annual disability school Gala;
• Delivering Holiday Camp programmes providing a range of sport and activities for children;
• Delivering Learn to Swim with over 1,800 children on;
• Delivering free Save a baby / child / adult’s life Lifesaving courses with the RLSS.
Ageing well is another key focus, supporting programmes such as:
• The weekly Dementia friendly swim project and the monthly Dementia Cafe
• Active ageing Badminton, Table Tennis and Swim Sessions
• Working with England Netball to help grow and sustain walking netball
• Working with the BCFC Community Foundation, to develop walking Football
• Leading free health walks twice each week
• Supporting falls prevention, delivering the Staying Steady exercise programme.
Across Bristol, we have developed a broad range of vibrant sport and physical activity programmes for communities, some examples include:
• Delivered Back to Netball sessions linked to the netball club who use the centre;
• Supporting and aiding GB synchro team and duet with training, selection and camps;
• Hosting and developing regional Para training and competitions and camps;
• Introduction of Jump into Gymnastics programme;
• Delivering a range of This Girl Can and Bristol Girls Can opportunities;
• Delivering the Are You Game Campaign as part of the Core Cities project;
• Delivered Bat and Chat table tennis sessions with a socialisation element for those who wouldn’t usually come to site for traditional sports;
• Other activities offered and clubs include; Dance, Climbing, Swimming, Synchro, Waterpolo, Freediving, Octopush, Badminton, Netball, Gym, Basketball, Taekwondo, Cricket.
We deliver many activities to get children, young people and families active across Bristol, including:
• Working with local schools, colleges and the University of the West of England;
• Hosting leagues and competitions including Teacher training as well as an annual disability school Gala;
• Delivering Holiday Camp programmes providing a range of sport and activities for children;
• Delivering Learn to Swim with over 1,800 children on;
• Delivering free Save a baby / child / adult’s life Lifesaving courses with the RLSS.
Ageing well is another key focus, supporting programmes such as:
• The weekly Dementia friendly swim project and the monthly Dementia Cafe
• Active ageing Badminton, Table Tennis and Swim Sessions
• Working with England Netball to help grow and sustain walking netball
• Working with the BCFC Community Foundation, to develop walking Football
• Leading free health walks twice each week
• Supporting falls prevention, delivering the Staying Steady exercise programme.
Parkwood Leisure
Tel: 01905 388500
Address:
3 De Salis Ct,
Hampton Lovett,
Droitwich Spa,
Worcester,
Worcestershire,
WR9 0QE,
UK
Glen Hall, managing director
Key personnel
Glen Hall, managing director
Giles Rawlinson, commercial & finance director
Alex Godfrey, operations director
Andy Farr, strategic director
Giles Rawlinson, commercial & finance director
Alex Godfrey, operations director
Andy Farr, strategic director
Key customers
More than 30 local authorities and public sector partners across England and Wales including the London Borough of Bexley, London Borough of Lewisham, Boston, Cardiff City, Swansea, North Devon, Erewash, Vale of Glamorgan, Rushcliffe Borough, North Somerset, Bristol City, Nottinghamshire County, Cherwell, the Royal Parks and Sport Wales.
Plans for the next 12 months
Over the next 12 months, Parkwood Leisure will continue to work collaboratively with its partners to increase physical activity, tackle health inequality in the communities we serve and make a measurable difference to the quality of life of our customers.
Testimonial
“We have enjoyed a fantastic partnership with Parkwood Leisure for more than 10 years. They manage all of our leisure facilities including four leisure centres and Edwalton golf course, and the knowledge, expertise and experience they bring is first class. The slick operation they run, combined with innovative ways they’ve engaged local residents, mean we’ve never had a more physically active community and we’re excited to continue our partnership into the future.”
– David Banks, executive manager neighbourhoods, Rushcliffe Borough Council
– David Banks, executive manager neighbourhoods, Rushcliffe Borough Council
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