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Friends' groups

We have several friends' groups helping us maintain and promote our parks and open spaces. People in these voluntary groups dedicate some of their time, energy and effort to care for and improve their local area. Anyone can join a friends' group.

What friends' groups do

Our friends' groups often get involved in activities such as organising local events in parks, litter picking, fundraising and helping us shape the future development of our parks.

Group Contact
Friends of Cherryvale Playing Fields Email barkleys@belfastcity.gov.uk or call Sara Barkley on 078243 24809
Cave Hill Conservation Campaign Cave Hill Conservation
Friends of Belmont Park Email friendsofbelmontpark@gmail.com 
Friends of Botanic Gardens Friends of Botanic Gardens group meets on the first Thursday of each month and always welcomes new members. Telephone 028 9031 4762
Friends of Falls Park Call Michael Culbert on 07917 543626, Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 4pm
Friends of Finlay Park Email turnerm@belfastcity.gov.uk or call Mark Turner, Community Parks Outreach Manager, on 07585 97292
Friends of Grove Playing Fields Email turnerm@belfastcity.gov.uk or call Mark Turner, Community Parks Outreach Manager, on 07585 972924
Friends of Orangefield Park Email mccreeryl@belfastcity.gov.uk or call Lynne McCreery, Community Parks Outreach Manager, on 07721 537436
Friends of the Waterworks  Email turnerm@belfastcity.gov.uk or call Mark Turner, Community Parks Outreach Manager, on 07585 972924
Friends of Wedderburn Park If you are interested in starting a group, call our Parks Outreach Manager on 9032 0202 extension 3716 or email parksinfo@belfastcity.gov.uk
Friends of Woodvale Park Email turnerm@belfastcity.gov.uk or call Mark Turner, Community Parks Outreach Manager, on 07585 972924
Friends of the zoo Call Belfast Zoo 028 9077 6277
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