Recreation and Sports
Black Park is popular with walkers and dog owners due to the wide open spaces and well maintained routes. During summer 2010 a 'Go-Ape' activity centre was established in the park with the construction of climbing rigging and zip lines between the trees. The area is properly supervised by park staff during opening hours. The Go Ape team now offers cycle hire as well. Being one of the flattest areas in the region enhances the park's popularity with cyclists and runners alike.
Runners are commonplace within the park and the increase in private persons using the park for exercise/training has led to the establishment of a 'parkrun' event on Saturday mornings. The professionally organised events are free to enter and form part of a network of nationwide parkruns.
Mountain biking is popular in the park as the combination of dense woodland open plains,technical sections and narrow but quick draining trails make for exciting riding. Beyond Black Park XC10 is an annual event organised in conjunction with Black Park staff by West Drayton Mountain Bike Club and Beyond Mountain Bikes of Surrey. The event attracts riders of all ages and skill levels.
The lake is open for fishing during the normal rod licence season, though pre-baiting, keep nets and night fishing are all forbidden.
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