About Future

Barking and Dagenham Youth Zone, named by young people as ‘Future’, will be a purpose-built facility for the borough’s young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with disabilities. It will also be London’s first OnSide Youth Zone.

The Youth Zone will be located on Parsloes Park where Porters Avenue meets Gale Street and is expected to be completed in 2018.

This infrastructure of facilities is based upon OnSide Youth Zones 21st Century Youth Facility Model and young people from across themselves and will enable young people to raise their aspirations and confidence to create a happier and healthier generation.

Check out the full range of activities set be on offer at Inspire from sports and arts, to music, drama and employability workshops

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