Walkington Playing Field
The Playing Field and Pavilion at the top of Beech View is the centre of sporting activity in Walkington. It is held in trust for the village, run by volunteers and is a registered charity.
It currently supports thriving Football, Cricket and Tennis clubs.
There is also a children's play area and on the first Sunday of each month in summer the field
buzzes with activity at the popular car boot sales.
Following a generous donation from Sport England's Inspired Facilities fund in 2013, a major refurbishment of the changing, shower and toilet facilities has taken place, plus nets for cricketers to use for practice, much-needed treatment for the cricket square and floodlights for the Multi Use Games Area.
Click on the relevant page on the left (in the sports section) for information on sporting clubs in Walkington. If you would like a page or want to update information about your sport please contact us.
It currently supports thriving Football, Cricket and Tennis clubs.
There is also a children's play area and on the first Sunday of each month in summer the field
buzzes with activity at the popular car boot sales.
Following a generous donation from Sport England's Inspired Facilities fund in 2013, a major refurbishment of the changing, shower and toilet facilities has taken place, plus nets for cricketers to use for practice, much-needed treatment for the cricket square and floodlights for the Multi Use Games Area.
Click on the relevant page on the left (in the sports section) for information on sporting clubs in Walkington. If you would like a page or want to update information about your sport please contact us.
Car Boot Sales.
First Sunday of the month from May to October 7.00am-12.30pm.
Pitches £6, car parking 50p. All proceeds to the Playing Fields Charity.
To find out if a Car Boot sale is happening, go to walkingtonpfa.org/Car-Boots/
Volunteers to park cars or help in any way are always welcome! Please report to the playing fields from 6am (or anytime before 10am will still be appreciated). Call Chris on 01482 871756 if you can help in any way to ensure that the Car Boot Sales can continue.
Vandalism
From time to time the playing fields have suffered at the hands of vandals and from general anti-social behaviour including rallying vehicles across the playing fields.
On the advice of the Police and at the request and support of local residents we have installed a security post at the entrance to the playing fields. This post will be raised in the evening and lowered in the morning. The Playing Fields Committee would like to thank Walkington based J&H Building Services for sourcing and installing the post for free.
If you see anyone damaging the play area,the field, the Pavilion or the pitches, please report it to the Police on 0845 60 60 222.
What's going on at Walkington Playing Fields?
The Beech View playing fields have become ever more popular, with three football teams,
cricket and rugby teams all playing regularly. The impact on the playing surfaces has been high, with the worst wear occurring on the football pitch. This is made worse by the car boot sales, which still form the highest proportion of the income used to keep the facilities going.
We have plans for yet more teams, especially for younger enthusiasts, such as football for the
under 9s and therefore the logical step is to expand the playing areas. With the co-operation
of local landowners, it is hoped that land adjacent to the existing field can be purchased. It is very early days, but an outline planning application is being lodged with the council. If this is positive, and we can raise the substantial amount of money required, it is hoped that two new
pitches can be provided, further enhancing the sporting facilities available to the whole village.
If you have any comments or suggestions on fund raising,
please call Dave Tuffs (01482 867947) or email Dave.
Use of the field and facilities
The Playing Field and Pavilion is available for hire e.g. Committee meetings, kids parties,
facilities for sporting events etc. Full details on the website: walkingtonpfa.org
Examples of prices: Pavilion Hall and kitchen £5.00 per session, Pavilion Showers/toilets £15.00, The Field £35.
To book facilities at the Playing Fields, please email [email protected] with your
requirements.
Pitches £6, car parking 50p. All proceeds to the Playing Fields Charity.
To find out if a Car Boot sale is happening, go to walkingtonpfa.org/Car-Boots/
Volunteers to park cars or help in any way are always welcome! Please report to the playing fields from 6am (or anytime before 10am will still be appreciated). Call Chris on 01482 871756 if you can help in any way to ensure that the Car Boot Sales can continue.
Vandalism
From time to time the playing fields have suffered at the hands of vandals and from general anti-social behaviour including rallying vehicles across the playing fields.
On the advice of the Police and at the request and support of local residents we have installed a security post at the entrance to the playing fields. This post will be raised in the evening and lowered in the morning. The Playing Fields Committee would like to thank Walkington based J&H Building Services for sourcing and installing the post for free.
If you see anyone damaging the play area,the field, the Pavilion or the pitches, please report it to the Police on 0845 60 60 222.
What's going on at Walkington Playing Fields?
The Beech View playing fields have become ever more popular, with three football teams,
cricket and rugby teams all playing regularly. The impact on the playing surfaces has been high, with the worst wear occurring on the football pitch. This is made worse by the car boot sales, which still form the highest proportion of the income used to keep the facilities going.
We have plans for yet more teams, especially for younger enthusiasts, such as football for the
under 9s and therefore the logical step is to expand the playing areas. With the co-operation
of local landowners, it is hoped that land adjacent to the existing field can be purchased. It is very early days, but an outline planning application is being lodged with the council. If this is positive, and we can raise the substantial amount of money required, it is hoped that two new
pitches can be provided, further enhancing the sporting facilities available to the whole village.
If you have any comments or suggestions on fund raising,
please call Dave Tuffs (01482 867947) or email Dave.
Use of the field and facilities
The Playing Field and Pavilion is available for hire e.g. Committee meetings, kids parties,
facilities for sporting events etc. Full details on the website: walkingtonpfa.org
Examples of prices: Pavilion Hall and kitchen £5.00 per session, Pavilion Showers/toilets £15.00, The Field £35.
To book facilities at the Playing Fields, please email [email protected] with your
requirements.
