More than 3,000 people are expected to attend the Olympic Legacy in Action Community Day at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park on Sunday 14 June, as the annual event returns for its fifth year.
The free, family friendly event has become a highlight in the Park’s calendar, celebrating the lasting impact of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and showcasing how that legacy continues to transform communities through sport, health and wellbeing.
Since launching in 2022, the Olympic Legacy in Action Community Day has grown significantly, now attracting over 3,000 visitors each year and being supported by more than 40 partner organisations from across the Park, the city and the wider region.
Delivered in collaboration with the National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine Sheffield, the aim of the event is to encourage people to move more and help create a healthier, happier, and more connected city by bringing people together with a shared purpose.
The day will provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to try a range of sports including archery, boxing, canoeing, fencing, foot golf, lacrosse, netball, pickleball, snooker, weightlifting and many more.
Other family friendly activities and interactive sessions will also be available including arts, crafts, books, face painting, henna art, and maker spaces.
Specialist healthcare teams will also be on hand to offer advice and resources on services including cancer support, dermatology, sexual health, and stopping smoking.
Taking place across multiple venues on the Park, including Canon Medical Arena, Steel City Stadium and Ice Sheffield, the event offers something for everyone – whether trying a sport for the first time or reconnecting with an active lifestyle.
The Olympic Legacy in Action Community Day hopes to contribute to the wider regional aims focused on improving health outcomes and tackling some of the UK’s biggest challenges around inactivity and long term conditions.
By encouraging people to move more, the event supports a preventative approach to healthcare – helping people live longer, healthier lives while reducing pressure on the NHS.
Regular physical activity is proven to reduce the risk of conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and poor mental health and events like this play a crucial role in making activity accessible, inclusive and part of everyday life.
The 2026 event marks a significant milestone, celebrating five years of Olympic Legacy in Action and its growing role in connecting communities, partners and organisations.
Tom Hughes, National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine Sheffield, said “The Olympic Legacy in Action Community Day has become a brilliant example of what can be achieved when organisations come together with a shared purpose.
“Seeing thousands of people engage with activities, discover new sports and access support in a welcoming environment highlights the important role Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park continues to play in helping Sheffield become a healthier and more active city.”
Claire Fretwell, Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, said “Celebrating our fifth anniversary is a fantastic milestone and reflects how important this event has become for the community.
“Olympic Legacy in Action is all about creating opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to try something new and discover how being active can improve physical and mental wellbeing. We’re really looking forward to welcoming everyone on Sunday 14 June.”
Event Details
What: Olympic Legacy in Action Community Day
Where: Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, Worksop Road, Sheffield, S9 3TL
When: Sunday 14 June 2026, 11am-4pm
Cost: Free, open to all
For more information, visit: www.sheffieldolympiclegacypark.co.uk/community-olympic-legacy-in-action/
Anyone eager to start earlier in the day can also join the weekly Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park junior parkrun at 9am – a free 2km run for juniors aged 4 to 14 years old. Participants are asked to register in advance to get a barcode so times can be recorded on the day.
