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The Town Council owns and administers many areas of open space for the enjoyment of  residents and visitors to Petersfield.  Some areas are available to hire – see price list at the end of the page.  If you wish to book please telephone the Town Council office on 01730 264182.

The Heath

One of the most popular areas, and considered the jewel in the crown by many, is The Heath.  This area covers some 69 acres of land together with a 22 acre pond.  The Heath is just a short walk from the Town Centre and is the site of the annual Taro Fair, which is held on 6 October every year (unless a Sunday).  This was originally a horse fair but is now a large fun fair with many sideshows, which is enjoyed by many in the area every year.

Boats are available for hire during the summer and you can purchase light snacks, beverages and ice cream from the Heath Kiosk.  You can also fish at the Pond – a water bailiff will ask you to buy a day ticket for fishing.  The Pond also provides a home for many species of wildfowl. 

If you wish to use your own boat on the Pond you need to purchase a boating licence.  These are available for daily or annual use and are purchased from the Town Council.

The Heath is also an important archaeological site.  21 barrows can be found, forming the most important concentration of burial mounds in the South.  They date from the Bronze Age and are all designated Ancient Monuments.

Play equipment is also provided by the Town Council and is much enjoyed by many children.

The Town Council is very grateful to the Friends of Petersfield Heath who take a very active interest in all that happens on the Heath.  To find out more please following this link:  www.foph.net

Allotments

Petersfield Town Council is responsible for 2 allotment sites, Sheet Allotments in Mill Lane, Sheet that has 100 plots and Tilmore Allotments, in Tilmore Road, Petersfield that has 69 plots.  Both of these sites appear on a map of the area dated 1919 but allotments date back in this country to Circa 100BC.

The provision of allotments by local authorities is an important part of offering recreational facilities to parishioners.  Allotments can provide many things to different people including an opportunity for flat dwellers to have a garden or people with gardens to extend their growing possibilities.  They can also offer a way to experience good physical exercise out of doors, the growing of healthy fresh vegetables for the family to consume, social interaction, plant and knowledge sharing, as well as a peaceful oasis away from the hum drum of everyday life.

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There are usually plots available at either of our sites although at the moment we have a waiting list for both sites.  Information can be obtained by enquiring at the council offices on 01730 264182 or by email to Fiona Mort on:  Admin@petersfield-tc.gov.uk

 Penns Farm Playing Fields

This area is home to the Petersfield Rugby Football Club who lease rugby pitches from the Town Council.  The club also has a clubhouse and changing rooms on the site. 

Two football pitches are also available for hire.  The whole site is used in June every year for the Petersfield Town Juniors Football Club’s six-side-tournament.  This event is always very well attended with many teams across the area taking part. 

Play equipment is also provided by the Town Council at this site.

Many people use this area to exercise their dogs and themselves!  

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Rotherlands Nature Reserve

Adjacent to Penns Farm Playing Fields you will find the Rotherlands Nature Reserve.  This area has been restored by the Rotherlands Conservation Group and has opened up lovely walks along the River Rother.

Follow this link to find out more about Rotherlands Conservation Group www.rotherlands.co.uk

 Love Lane Sports Ground

This area is the home of Petersfield Town Juniors Football Club who use the pitches, including a mini soccer pitch, for over 300 youngsters who belong to the club.  They have use of an excellent Sports Pavilion, which was built for the Club by the Town Council. 

Petersfield Town Football Club also have a football enclosure including a football stand, floodlights and clubhouse at Love Lane.

A skateboard park has also been provided at this site and is extremely well used by both skaters and BMX’ers.

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Bell Hill Recreation Ground

This is an open space for recreation and is home to the Air Training Corps Headquarters.   A bonfire and fireworks is organised by the Round Table in November every year.

Play equipment has also been provided at this site.

Borough Road Recreation Ground

A smaller open space where play equipment has been provided.

Woods Meadow Recreation Ground

This open space forms a “green lung” for all the houses that surround the site.  Play equipment has been provided at this site.

Sheet Recreation Ground

This open space houses a Scout Hut and play equipment.

The Town Council is also responsible for the following sites:

Sheet Common

Sheet Village Green

Bell Hill Common

The Spain

Mill Lane (part of the river bank)

Old Mill Lane Sheet (part of the river bank)

Disused Burial Ground at St. Peter’s Church

Paddock Way

The Spain (greensward)

Pennsfield.

If you wish to discuss the use or the maintenance or report any problems on any of the above sites please do not hesitate to contact us on 01730 264182 or e-mail Deputy@petersfield-tc.gov.uk