The Community Development Team organise many different community schemes and events to help make Epping Forest a more enjoyable and friendly place to live.
Click on the links in the calendar below for more information.

Epping Forest Playschemes are an opportunity for children to have fun, learn new skills and make new friends.
Activities include sports, art and craft, drama, indoor games and exciting challenges.
All children to bring a packed lunch and wear suitable clothing and footwear.
For Children aged 5 - 11 years
£13.00 per day (concessions £6.50 per day)
9.30am to 3.30pm
Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Booking line (open 10am - 4pm) 01992 564226
Click to download the Playscheme Registration Form for printing and completion

Play Rangers will bring along a wide range of equipment and activities for children and young people to enjoy and will help them explore the forest.
Activities will include den building, nature trails and woodland arts and crafts.
Sessions £2. Open to 5 to 11 year olds.
No booking required, just turn up on the day.
Suitable clothing and footwear should be worn.
For more information call 01992 564556/564363
Play in the Forest sessions are provided as play opportunities for children and young people and not as childcare.
All participants may come and go as they please. Staff are not obliged to prevent any child from leaving the session. Parents/carers are welcome to stay and join in.

Free to come... Free to go... Free to play
'Play in the Park' is all about playing games and having fun outdoors.
Play Rangers will bring along a wide range of equipment for children and young people to enjoy and will help organise games. Space hoppers, flying saucers, rounders, football, clay model making, endless fun!!!
The sessions are FREE of charge and open to boys and girls aged 5 to 11 years old.
There is no need to book, just turn up and join in!
For further information please contact the Community Development Team on
01992 564556/564363.
Please note - 'Play in the Park' sessions are provided as play opportunities for children and young people and not as childcare. All participants may come and go as they please. Staff are not obliged to prevent any child from leaving the session. Parents/carers are welcome to stay and assist with the sessions.