Fishbourne Recreation Ground

The village playing field and open space

The recreation ground on Clay Lane is Fishbourne's main public open space, providing a playing field, a children's play area, and general amenity space for the village. The ground is maintained by the parish council and is used by sports clubs, dog walkers, families, and anyone wanting a green space within the village.

The play area includes equipment for younger children and is fenced for safety. The playing field is used for football, cricket, and informal games, and provides space for community events when the village hall alone is insufficient.

The recreation ground is one of the few dedicated public spaces in a village that otherwise lacks the squares, greens, and commons that some settlements have. Its location on Clay Lane places it within walking distance of the school, the village hall, and the residential areas of New Fishbourne.

For a small village, the recreation ground performs an important function. It provides space for children to play, for sports to be organised, and for the community to gather. The maintenance of the ground is funded through the parish precept and occasional grants.