List of King George V Playing Fields in the United Kingdom facts for kids
The King George V Playing Fields are special parks and open spaces across the United Kingdom. They were created to honor King George V, who was the King of the United Kingdom from 1910 to 1936. After he passed away, people wanted to create lasting memorials that everyone could enjoy. These fields were set up to give communities places for sports, games, and outdoor fun.
There were originally 471 of these fields. They are managed by a charity called Fields in Trust, which helps protect green spaces for future generations.
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King George V Fields in England
You can find many King George V Playing Fields all over England. These fields are important green spaces where people can play sports, relax, and enjoy nature. They are protected so they will always be available for communities.
King George V Fields in Northern Ireland
There are also King George V Playing Fields in Northern Ireland. For example, there's a field in Belfast that was opened in 1960. These fields provide valuable space for sports and recreation in different towns and cities.
| Northern Ireland | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Formal name | Local name (if any) | Coordinates | Dates | External links | |
| Purchase | Opening | |||||
| Belfast | King George V Playing Fields | 54°36′09″N 5°53′22″W / 54.6026°N 5.8894°W | 1960 | Belfast City Council | ||
King George V Fields in Scotland
Scotland is home to several King George V Playing Fields, offering places for people to be active outdoors.
| East Renfrewshire | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Formal name | Local name (if any) | National Grid Reference | Dates | External links | |
| Purchase | Opening | |||||
| Clarkston | King George V Fields | Overlee Park / Overlee Playing Fields | NS943652 | |||
| Glasgow | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Formal name | Local name (if any) | National Grid Reference | Dates | External links | |
| Purchase | Opening | |||||
| Glasgow (Carnwadric) | King George V Park | NS546600 | ||||
| Renfrewshire | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Formal name | Local name (if any) | National Grid Reference | Dates | External links | |
| Purchase | Opening | |||||
| Renfrew | King George V Memorial Playing Fields | The KG 5s | NS506666 | UK Running Track Directory |
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| North Lanarkshire | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Formal name | Local name (if any) | National Grid Reference | Dates | External links | |
| Purchase | Opening | |||||
| Wishaw | King George's Field | King George The 5th | NS785551 | UK Running Track Directory | ||
| West Lothian | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Formal name | Local name (if any) | National Grid Reference | Dates | External links | |
| Purchase | Opening | |||||
| Whitburn | King George V Playing Fields | NS943652 | UK Running Track Directory Commons image |
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King George V Fields in Wales
Wales also has many King George V Playing Fields, which are important community spaces.
| Glamorgan | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Formal name | Local name (if any) | National Grid Reference | Dates | External links | |
| Purchase | Opening | |||||
| Pontardawe | Parc Ynysderw | SN718033 | 2003 | 2003 | NPFA: Field Focus, Autumn 2003 | |
| St Donats | King George's Field | SS943682 | ||||
| Tonypandy | Athletic Ground | SS986926 | UK Running Track Directory | |||
| Pembrokeshire | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Formal name | Local name (if any) | National Grid Reference | Dates | External links | |
| Purchase | Opening | |||||
| Saundersfoot | King George's Field St Issels | SN133047 | 1954 | Extract from the Central Register of Charities maintained by the Charity Commission for England and Wales | ||
There is also a King George's Field in Cardigan, Ceredigion.
