Organisations
A number of excellent organisations can be found within or around the Park.
Unleash your inner strength in one of the most advanced gyms in the UK. Ab Salute has the most variety of the best equipment in the industry. They are top of the range machines and many are the first to be used in the Country. The facility also includes a state of the art golf studio and a Multi-Use Games Area. And you’ll receive a very warm welcome in this incredibly friendly gym!
Earthworks offers their trainees, often with learning disabilities or mental health issues, work experience and training in horticultural and land-based skills. Their office and gardens can be found on Hixberry Lane.
During the summer the cricket field plays host to archery organised by Elswood Bowmen Archery Club. If you’re interested in joining and learning how to become an archer then please contact by club using the link above.
The Club meets at the park on alternate Friday mornings at 10am to midday. Further information can be found following the link above.
A day nursery and preschool providing education and childcare for babies and children from 3 months to 5 years. The nursery can be found on the Cell Barnes side of the park and is conveniently situated in the Birch Centre, adjacent to a large free car-park.
Highfield Park hosts a regular bootcamp organised by Barrie Johnston of Thrive Fitness Coaching.
St Albans City Youth Football Club
St Albans City Youth Football Club provides football and organised sports training in St Albans and the surrounding area. They cater for boys and girls up to the age of 18 years of age (and 25 years for their disability groups). Details of all their activities can be found on their website. They operate from the Hill End side of the park by the Sports Pavilion.
Trestle is a mask and physical theatre company, with a highly regarded arts education programme. They have been making innovative and inspirational physical theatre and participation projects since 1981. The company is one of the leading providers of school workshops, teacher training and participation programmes in the country. They run mask, half mask, physical theatre and bespoke workshops, projects and residencies nationally and internationally and are based in the Trestle Arts Base, formerly the Hill End Chapel (AL4 0JQ). Free parking is available.
Fade to Black at Trestle Arts Base
Step into a world where history meets creativity at our second location nestled within the walls of a century-old chapel, lovingly transformed into a vibrant performing arts centre. Located in the tranquil setting of Highfield Park, this unique venue offers fantastic facilities for all occasions.
Beyond serving our exceptional coffee, we aim to foster a sense of community within the venue and to become a go-to destination where people can connect and unwind. Join us for an array of new and exciting events curated to match the vibe and ambiance of this unique setting. From live music nights to an array of classic cinema nights, or just chilling where every moment is infused with creativity and community.
St Albans & District Footpaths Society
The society protect, preserve, and promote public rights of way (ROW) in the St Albans & District.
They offer walks on Thursday mornings and on most Sundays; monitor all ROW in St Albans and work with CMS on the local ROW network, clearing, way-marking and the like.
They have two published books: ’24 Footpath Walks Around St Albans’ and ’24 Footpath Walks in Hertfordshire’, both are on sale in Waterstones and St Albans Tourist Information Centre.