The Friends of Rising Sun Country Park reformed in 2016 and became a fully constituted community group in 2017. Since then, we’ve worked closely with North Tyneside Council’s Park Team to help care for, protect and celebrate this much‑loved green space.
Our Volunteer Activities
North Tyneside Council's Thursday Volunteer Sessions
Every Thursday morning, volunteers meet to carry out a range of agreed practical tasks in the Countryside Centre grounds or across the wider park. All activities are supervised by the Park Officer or Park Attendant to ensure work is safe, effective and supports the park’s long‑term management.
The Backyard Allotment (Currently closed)
The Friends also look after The Backyard — a small allotment located behind the Tim Lamb Centre. Although this area isn’t open to the public, the fruit and vegetables grown there are used by the café or shared with park visitors, with funds raised being used to support futher Friends-led improvement projects around the park.
Community Events & Activities
On the last Monday of each month, the Friends hold a Community Litter-Pick to help keep the park clean and welcoming. Everyone is welcome to join in.
On the second Monday of each month, the Friend lead a free Nature Discovery and Wellbeing Walk around the park.
For full details of all our events, please visit the Events Calendar.