Playing pitches and pavilions
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday 23rd March 2020, Sports Courts, pitches and pavilions will remain closed until further notice.
This is necessary to ensure social distancing, limit the spread of coronavirus and protect the health and safety of our communities.
There are a range for outdoor playing pitches and pavilions available for residents to hire within the District. As well as sports activities some of the pavilions can be hired for community activities such as arts classes, fitness classes and children's parties.
All of the facilities on this page are owned by St Albans City and District Council working in partnership with John O'Conner (Grounds Maintenance) Ltd and 1Life
If you would like to book a facility or have any questions please contact John O'Conner on 0800 3457405 or visit the Bookings Web site.
Clarence Park - Playing Pitches Toggle accordion
Clarence Park is located on York Road in St Albans. Facilities at the site include:
- 1 Artificial Sports Pitch
- 1 Hockey Pitch
The park is located in the heart of St Albans and is a short walk from the City Centre. The park has a car park AL1 4NF
St Albans City Football Ground, Clarence Park
Clarence Park Stadium is the home of St Albans City Foodball Club.
Fox Croft Green Space - Playing Pitches Toggle accordion
Foxcroft Open Space is located off London Road in St Albans. There is 1 adult football pitch for hire.
Main access to the site is via Foxcroft, AL1 5SP
Marlborough Club Open Space - Playing Pitches Toggle accordion
Marlborough Club Open Space is in St Albans. Facilities at this site include a Football Pitch, Multi Use Games Area and a car free park.
1 Senior Football Pitch BMX Track
1 Multi Use Games Area
1 Sports Pavilion
The pavilion has a hall, kitchen and changing rooms with showers. This facility can be hired out by the local community for private events or in conjunction with the football pitch.
Access to the site is via Old Oak off Cottonmill Lane, AL1 2EF
Rothamsted Park - Playing Pitches and Pavilions Toggle accordion
Rothamsted Park is located in Harpenden. Facilities at the site include Football and Cricket Pitches and a Pavilions.
The Outdoor floodlit football pitch can hire by contacting Harpenden Leisure Centre
Main access to Rothamsted Park is via Harpenden Swimming Pool at Amenbury Lane Car Part Park View, AL5 2HU
Verulamium Park - Playing Pitches Toggle accordion
Located in the centre of St Albans Verulamium Park has facilities that include
2 Junior Football Pitches
8 Adult Football Pitches
2 Cricket Pitches
2 Sports Pavilions
The Beach Courts are operated by 1Life via Abbey View Golf and Track.
William Bird Open Space - Playing Pitches Toggle accordion
William Bird Open Space is in St Albans. Facilities at this site include a Football Pitches, Pavilion and a car free park.
2 Rugby League Pitch
8 Senior Football Pitch
1 Sports Pavilion
Access to the site is via Toulmin Drive, AL3 6DX
