The Recreation Ground and Allotments are held in trust by the Charity Commission. The Recreation Ground was given to the parish in 1920 by Joseph Kemp, owner of the Friendship and Victoria Mills and the allotments were purchased from Richard Fort in 1895. In 1973 the County Surveyor drew up plans for the redevelopment of the land to provide new sports facilities and the provision of a car park. Readstone Football Club currently have the use of the football pitch. There is a kick-about area on the west side of the recreation ground for use throughout the year by residents.
Readstone United Junior Football Club was formed in 1969 and caters for children of all ages from U6 to U18. Further information can be found on the club’s website at www.readstonejfc.club where contact details for each team can be found. For general club enquires please email the club secretary at secretary@readstonejfc.club.
Playground equipment has been refurbished in 2025, with new equipment installed, funded by the legacy from Mr Joe Summersgill’s estate.
The annual inspection of the playground equipment is carried out in August. It would be appreciated if residents could inform the clerk or any member of the council of any problems. Most can be rectified immediately but occasionally it is necessary to order replacement parts from the suppliers and this can take up to 6 weeks.