Haringey's park events
- Type of events
- Money raised from events
- Comment on park events
- Potential disruption caused by events
- Noise and antisocial behaviour complaints
A varied and well-managed outdoor events programme offers much value and benefit to Haringey residents. We’re committed to supporting events in parks that contribute to our vibrant culture, environment and economy.
Our Outdoor Events Policy (PDF, 241KB) details how we:
- build a sustainable and varied programme of events for residents
- seek to protect the community and the parks and open spaces infrastructure
- reduce the negative impact events may cause
Type of events
Each year about 100 events take place in Haringey parks.
This includes everything from small-scale community events and charity fun runs, to major music festivals.
Community events
Most park events are community events and we welcome and encourage these.
There’s no application or park hire fees for community events with less than 100 attendees.
GOV.UK has useful information on organising a voluntary event (external link).
You can also send us an email if you have any questions: EventManagement@haringey.gov.uk.
Money raised from events
Events raise much-needed income which is invested back into Haringey's parks.
Application and booking fees are used to:
- fund staffing and administration costs of the booking and event management process
- support and develop community-led festivals and events
- fund training opportunities for community event organisers to help increase the number of volunteers and skill levels
- make improvements to parks
Finsbury Park
All income generated from events held in Finsbury Park is spent on Finsbury Park as set out in the Open Spaces Act 1906.
Money raised from major events in Finsbury Park goes towards:
- park management and maintenance costs
- improving the park’s infrastructure, as set out in the Outdoor Events Policy (PDF, 241KB)
- support for park community events including £20k funding for our People Need Parks: Funding Opportunities scheme
Comment on park events
We share park event applications with recognised park stakeholders. We consider their feedback before deciding on an application.
If you have a concern about an event, you can raise it with:
- the park Friends group
- your local ward councillors
Your views are then fed back to us.
Potential disruption caused by events
There is usually little disruption for general park users. In fact, most events are free and open to the public so benefit local people.
Finsbury Park
Major events in Finsbury Park can affect those using the park and living and working in the area. This includes:
- parts of the park being unavailable to use
- large numbers of people coming into the area
- an increase in noise and litter
In the months leading up to a major event, we develop a detailed action plan to reduce possible impact.
Noise and antisocial behaviour complaints
If you’re disturbed by noise or antisocial behaviour from a park event, please contact our antisocial behaviour team.
If the event is in Finsbury Park, please check our Finsbury Park large events page.