King George V Recreation Ground

Portfolio Holder - Councillor Chris Buston

The Town Council manages the King George V Recreation Ground as Trustees, on behalf of Fields In Trust. Recreation grounds were purchased across the country following the death of King George V, who was a keen sportsman, following public fundraising in his memory.

The aim was to ensure that all urban areas had at least one free outdoor recreation area.

The King George V Recreation Ground in Ferryhill is situated in the Broom area of Town and is a very well used recreation area.

The facility has been improved and developed considerably over the years, with over £140,000 of grant funding having been obtained.

Improvements to the facility have included new play equipment and recently a new cantilever swing has been installed with funds obtained from Awards For All totalling £8500, other improvements have included new footpaths, herbaceous planting and trees, two grass 5-a-side pitches, bike track, floodlit basketball court, CCTV camera, 2 youth shelters and tarmacing around the existing Coca Cola wall, as well as new seats and bins.

The King George V is the home venue for Ferryhill Celtic Football Club.

By working in partnership Ferryhill Town Council and the Friends group aim to work to continuously improve the playing fields. . Plans to organise an event to commemorate the Queens Diamond Jubilee and to apply for the prestigious Green Flag award are also ongoing.

A survey is being carried out asking for resident’s opinions and suggestions for the site, to complete a survey <<click here>>.

Funds were secured by the Friends of King George V group that enabled the football changing rooms to be refurbished. Also £12,000 was recently donated by County Councillor Charlie Magee from his Members fund for a new Street Snooker game.

If you wish to become a member of the Friends of King George V group please contact the Town Hall on 01740 652157 or Councillor Chris Buston on 01740 655741.