No-one does summer like Islington does summer, and now with improved local pitches and inspirational players in the Arsenal Men’s and Women’s team, no one does football like Islington 

Islington Council, Arsenal and adidas recently worked together to refurbish the Mayville Estate football pitch as part of the No More Red commitment, to make it a safe space for young people to play the beautiful game and fulfil their potential.  

This is after pitch improvements on Harvist Estate and King Square Estate. Two amazing community led projects, Access to Sports and Sports and Life Skills celebrated the reopening of the pitch by delivering free activities for local children.  

Do Summer in Islington 

There’s so much to do this summer, with 12 adventure playgrounds, 127 parks and green spaces of all shapes and sizes suited for play and sports, rest and relaxation, as well as three fantastic nature reserves, four swimming pools and seven leisure centres.  

Browse the wide range of activities on offer on Islington’s new Physical Activity Finder, from boxfit to pilates, tennis to line dancing, there is something for everyone! 

If you’re new or returning to football, Islington Borough Ladies FC have lots of options for women and girls of all abilities. 

You could even grab some mates or colleagues and hire a football pitch near you through our partner Better/GLL.  

Whatever you do, get out and have fun!  

You can find out more about how to keep your family happy, healthy, safe and satisfied this summer on the Islington Council website: Do Summer in Islington