Rules & Regulations
The Polegate War Memorial Recreation Ground has a number of rules that must be complied with.
The top half of the field is for organised sports including cricket, stool ball, football and paid fitness classes. The lower part of the field is for informal sports. Care should be taken when organised sports such as cricket or football are being played.
Any persons organising paid sport/fitness sessions on the field must have these pre-approved and supply risk assessments (including Covid-19) and insurances prior to running sessions. (please contact facilities@polegatetowncouncil.gov.uk for further information. Fees are currently low at £10 per session).
The play area is for age 12 and under.
Please respect our neighbours – avoid kicking balls close to boundaries and anti-social behaviour. All acts of vandalism are reported to the police.
Any major injuries should be reported to pwmrgcic@polegatetowncouncil.gov.uk
No Dogs – Byelaw
No dogs are allowed on this field. There is a byelaw prohibiting dogs on the land. This is mainly to prevent issues with dog faeces and people playing sports. Locally if you wish to walk your dog you can do so at the following locations:
- Diplock’s Wood
- Brightling Road Leisure ground
- Footpath 5 (near Brightling Road)
- 1066 walk (near Brightling Road)
- Cuckoo Trail (entrances in Oakleaf Drive, Shepham Lane, Levett Road, Aberdale Road, West Close, Sayerland Road, Primrose Way)
- South Downs National Park (entrances Wannock Lane – Paragon Field, Jevington Road (near Mill Way)