We're taking over city parks in the holidays with dodgeball, archery, tennis and more

From dodgeball to swingball, there’s a host of family fun taking place across city parks over the holidays.

Active Sunderland is hosting a wide range of activities for all the family over the Easter break.

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There's archery sessions running | Active Sunderland

There’s a comprehensive timetable of events, with highlights including the free Active Sunderland family fun days.

Aimed at all ages, the days include football, dodgeball, rugby, basketball, swingball, archery, games and a smoothie bike, in which you pedal faster to make a smoothie.

There will also be a Beat the Street Bonus Beat Box at each session where you can collect double points as part of the interactive game.

These take place on:

Wednesday 8 April: 10-3pm. Town Moor, SR1 2JH

Friday 10 April: 11-3pm. Barley Mow Tennis Courts, SR2 7EQ(Not all activities will be at this session)

Thursday 16 April: 10-3pm. Mowbray Park, SR1 2QF

Friday 17 April: 11-3pm. Barley Mow Tennis Courts, SR2 7EQ (Not all activities will be at this session)

Anyone for tennis?

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Anyone for tennis? | Active Sunderland

Did you know there are 2 tennis courts in Barley Mow Park, off Ryhope Road?

You can book them for free and have a match with a friend or you can come along to one of the family sessions during the Easter break.

There will be a tennis coach on the courts ready to welcome you and your family.

Equipment is provided, so all you need is a water bottle.

Drop in sessions take place from 10.30 - 12pm and then again from 12.30 - 2pm on the following dates:

Wednesday 8 April

Thursday 9 April

Monday 13 April

Tuesday 14 April

Wednesday 15 April

Thursday 16 April

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