Football

Football pitches to suit all ages, from a small mini pitch to full size adult pitches, are all available to hire from the second weekend in September to the second weekend in April (may be extended with agreement subject to fixtures and conditions).

Pitches are marked out ready for play by the Parish Council Grounds Team and the goalposts are erected at the start of the season. Hirers to put nets up and take down after each match and return to designated storage. Steps & net pegs are not provided.

Greenwood Park AL2 3HW

Five playing areas:

Pitch One:     11v11 60m x 112m – Goals 24′ x 8′  (7.32m x 2.44m)
Pitch Two:     11v11 60m x 112m – Goals 24′ x 8′  (7.32m x 2.44m)
Pitch Three:  9v9      60m x 100m – Goals 15’9 x 6’11  (4.8mx 2.1m)
Pitch Four:     11v11 50m x 70m –   Goals  24′ x 8′  (7.32m x 2.44m)
Pitch Five:     7v7      40m x 60m –   Goals 12’ x 6’ (3.66m x 1.83m – mini pitch)

Changing rooms and shower facilities available to hire in the Pavilion, with separate facilities for the referee, by prior arrangement. Car Park on site with overflow parking available via Midway Surgery, Watford Road. AL2 3JX. The car park gets very busy at weekends so use the overflow where possible to avoid congestion in the park. Public toilets are in the park.

Park Street Recreation Ground AL2 2ND

Two playing areas:

Pitch One:     11v11 58m x 100m – Goals 24′ x 8′  (7.32m x 2.44m)
Pitch Two:     9v9      52m x 80m   – Goals 15’9″ x 6’11”  (4.8m x 2.1m)

Changing rooms and shower facilities available to hire in the Pavilion, with separate facilities for the referee, by prior arrangement. Limited parking in on-site carpark. Public toilets are at the entrance to the park.

Parish Centre AL2 3PJ

One playing area:

Pitch One: 7v7          40m x 60m – Goals 12′ x 6′  (3.66m x 1.83m)

There are no changing facilities at the Parish Centre. Toilet facilities are available only by prior arrangement. Car Park on site

Pitch and Changing Facilities Hire Fees

Pitches are available for hire for the season (30 matches, every week) half season (15 matches, alternate weeks) or for single matches (subject to availability). Changing and shower facilities (where applicable) are available for a separate charge.

Football Pitch Hire charges 2023-2024 season 

Throughout the season the Parish Council Grounds Team regularly check the condition of the pitches to ensure that they are in a playable condition.

Pitches are not available outside the dates given above as pitch maintenance is carried out during the summer months.

To enquire about pitch availability please contact the Parish Office.

Contact us about Football Pitch Hire

Email: sportsadmin@ststephen-pc.gov.uk
Telephone: 01923 681443