Young footballers benefit from RBC investment at Greythorn Park
Last updated: 28/11/2025
Young footballers are further benefitting from investments in play area refurbishment by Rushcliffe Borough Council(RBC) with a new pitch at Greythorn Park in West Bridgford.
Youngsters are now enjoying a brand new safe, durable, and all-weather surface at the park thanks to £44,000 of work, building on over £1m of investments across the Council’s parks and open spaces in the last two years.
The new facility replaces the previous astro turf pitch which had been in place since the 2000s and now encourages year-round physical activity, helping to improve fitness and wellbeing for children and young people.
It also supports inclusive play to attract a wide range of abilities and age groups, fostering community engagement and promoting healthier lifestyles, aided by the adjacent refurbishment of the larger Greythorn Park play area last year.
By enhancing access to quality facilities, the Council is seeking to create spaces where young people can develop skills, build confidence and enjoy the positive social connections that come from team sports.
Pupils at the neighbouring Greythorn Primary School are among those benefitting from the new surface with dozens of children enjoying games before and after school hours.
Headteacher Tae Carpenter said: “This is a really welcome refurbishment so close to the school. So many of our pupils love a game of football and I am sure it will provide thousands of hours of fun for many of them in the years ahead.
“We always want to provide children as many sport, health and wellbeing opportunities as possible and a facility next to their school can only increase healthy habits to enjoy sport, exercise and team games. Thank you to Rushcliffe Borough Council for this investment.”
RBC’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Wellbeing and ICT, Cllr Jonathan Wheeler added: "This is another great local facility that gives children access to a safe all-weather pitch all year round.
“Anything that can improve youngsters’ wellbeing and interest in sport should be encouraged. In line with our Play Strategy, we will continue to assess where we can invest in sites we own and help other local councils and partners to make improvements wherever they can.
“We know how much our residents benefit from the ongoing upgrades and really value these facilities.”
