Ringwood offers a number of bookable facilities and children’s play areas. This section provides details along with links to some local sports clubs.
Football pitches are available to hire at Long Lane, Upper Kingston.
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For enquiries regarding bookings, please contact the AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust.
Facilities Manager - chloe.collins@afcb.co.uk
More information about Ringwood Town Football Club can be found here
The Town’s cricket pitch is located at Carvers Recreation Ground.
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Bookings may be made through the office.
Hard surface tennis courts with floodlights are located at Carvers Recreation Ground and available to use during school holidays (times vary depending on the time of year). You don't need to book, just turn up.
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There is a bowling green at Carvers Recreation Ground.
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Please contact Ringwood Bowling Club www.ringwoodbowlingclub.co.uk/contact
The concrete Skate Park, constructed by Maverick Industries, was opened in February 2016 and is located on Carvers Recreation Ground in Southampton Road (BH24 1JD).
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The young people of the town raised over £3,000 towards the park, which cost a total of £150,000. They played a big part in choosing the final design and will be recruiting a ‘Maintenance Crew’ to keep it clear for users and demonstrate their commitment to the project.
A Skate Jam was held on 23 April 2016 to celebrate the official opening of the new Skate Park. A video of the event, with aerial filming by a drone, has been produced by Simon Wythe of Desire RC Ltd
May
The Council has honoured the Ringwood & Poulner Toad Patrol with an Award for Outstanding Community Service in recognition of their tireless volunteer work protecting amphibians during migration season.
May
The Council has made the difficult decision to suspend cricket bookings at Carvers Recreation Ground from the end of the current season. This decision follows a comprehensive review of the facility’s usage, associated costs, and the overall benefit to the local community.
May
At our meeting on 30 April 2025, the Town Mayor presented grant aid certificates to four local organisations, recognising a total of £2,300 in support. A new round of grant applications opens in September.
