King George V Playing Field – Clapham Parish Council

KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD

Our village playing field operates as a charity dedicated to community sports and leisure.

Our facilities are designed to encourage a passion for any sport and nurture talent from an early age. Football enthusiasts can enjoy the benefits of full sized grass football pitches. Beautifully maintained pitches provide the perfect setting for a match with friends or team mates.

But it's not all about football! The playing field is an excellent feature for aspiring athletes as well as those who simply want to enjoy the mental and physical benefits of being outdoors, away from the noise of everyday life.

The King George V Playing Field is also a place where history, community and recreation come together. It stands as a testament to the resilience and sacrifice of those who fought in World Wars. The memorial mounted on the entrance gates honours the memory of those who gave their life for our freedom.

So whether you're a sports enthusiast, a history buff or someone simply seeking a beautiful outdoor space to in which to relax , our playing field offers something for everyone.

DID YOU KNOW?

The ownership of King George's Fields remains with Clapham Parish Council. Several King George's Fields, including Clapham, were established as a Charitable Trust and are managed by a body of Trustees. Clapham Parish Councillors are the Trustees responsible for the management and maintenance of King George's Fields in Clapham.

All King George's Fields are protected forever with Fields in Trust. The protection is a legal agreement between Fields in Trust and the space's landowner that they will retain it for use as a green space, usually a public park, playing field or recreation ground, in perpetuity.

At the time of the King's death in 1936, it was increasingly recognised that urbanisation was limiting access to open spaces where the public could get outdoors and be active. During his reign, the King had encouraged the development of playing fields to provide children and young people with spaces to learn and develop.

Protected Green Space

Over 500 parks and playing fields across the UK are protected forever in memory by Fields in Trust, in memory of their former Patron King George V

National Memorial

The King George's Fields were created as a national memorial to His Late Majesty King George V.

Heraldic Panel

As every King George's Field forms part of the national memorial to His Late Majesty, it was a condition that each should display Heraldic Panels at their entrance.