Park life football hubs

Sheffield is home to four state-of-the-art Football Hubs. The hubs are operated by Leisure United and are a significant investment in the city's grassroots football infrastructure, aiming to create a sustainable and thriving environment for the sport.

The hubs are part of the national Parklife Football Hubs Programme which is funded by the Premier League, The FA, and the Government's Football Foundation, in partnership with local councils.

Football hubs

Sheffield Graves

Located at Bochum Parkway, this was the first Parklife project hub in Sheffield and opened in 2016. 

This hub has many amenities and activities, including:

  • full-sized and 3G floodlit pitches
  • a café
  • changing areas
  • leagues and tournaments
  • kids camps
  • walking football
  • FA-accredited coaching courses
  • half term soccer camps
Sheffield Thorncliffe

This hub has many amenities and activities for all ages, including:

  • 2 all-weather floodlit pitches
  • a café
  • changing areas
  • coaching
  • flexible leagues
  • half term soccer camps
Sheffield Westfield

Situated at Moss Way, Westfield was the first combined fitness and football hub and opened in 2017.

This hub has many amenities and activities, including:

  • full-sized grass pitch and two floodlit 3G pitches
  • 120-station gym
  • group exercise classes
  • FA-accredited courses
  • various football programs
  • half term soccer camps
Sheffield Woodbourn Road

This long-standing football site in Darnall has undergone a revamp and was officially unveiled as The Gordon Banks Sports Hub. It serves as a research site for different 3G pitch systems.

This hub has many amenities and activities, including:

  • multiple floodlit 4G pitches
  • refurbished pavilion
  • changing facilities
  • a café
  • meeting room
  • half term soccer camps

You can find out about prices, availability and more on the Leisure United website.

These hubs aim to:

  • provide high-quality, accessible football facilities for all ages and abilities
  • increase participation in football and other physical activities
  • support community initiatives and provide social spaces
  • offer various football programs, including coaching, leagues, tournaments
  • be financially sustainable through income generation, with surplus revenue reinvested back into grassroots sport

Additionally, tailored activities at all 4 sites aim to increase opportunities for women and girls, disabled people and those with long term health conditions to take part in sport.

Each Football Club is in the process of co-designing a community plan with stakeholders from all around the community. For more information please contact Kate Smedley.

Contact Parks and Countryside Service

Centre in the Park
Norfolk Heritage Park
Guildford Avenue
Sheffield
S2 2PL

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