King George V Playing Field (Chesterton)
🏟 Playground & park · Chesterton, Cambridge
King George V Playing Field (Chesterton)
Chesterton's riverside rec, known locally as Pye's rec, with a playground for younger children, a pump track, a skate ramp and free table tennis.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open all day, every day · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
Address: Chesterton Recreation Ground, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1ED
Plus Code: 9F42648Q+JG
About King George V Playing Field (Chesterton)
This large recreation ground in Chesterton, north Cambridge, is managed by Cambridge City Council and is also known locally as Pye's recreation ground. Lying close to the River Cam, it is a lively, varied green space that works well for families with a wide age range of children. There is a playground for younger children, while older children and teenagers are especially well catered for by a pump track and a skate ramp, plus free table tennis. Two sports pitches host football and other activities, and the open grass gives plenty of room for informal play and picnics. The Chesterton Pavilion community room is open for community use and public bookings, adding an indoor facility to the site. Its riverside location in the heart of Chesterton makes it a popular everyday destination for local families and a hub for wheeled sports in this part of the city. The recreation ground is open and free to access throughout the year, combining a children's playground with some of the best free skate and pump-track facilities in Cambridge.
⭐ What makes this place special
- pump track
- skate ramp
- two sports pitches
- Chesterton Pavilion community room
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
🧒 Ages & play
- playground for younger children
- free table tennis
📍 Nearby places to play
- Arbury Court · approx 0.7 miles · Arbury
- Jesus Green · approx 0.8 miles · City Centre
- Alexandra Gardens · approx 0.8 miles · Arbury
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Chesterton Recreation Ground free to visit?
Yes. It is a free, open public recreation ground managed by Cambridge City Council, including the playground, pump track and skate ramp.
What is there for children?
There is a playground for younger children, plus a pump track, a skate ramp and free table tennis that are popular with older children.
Is this the King George V playing field?
This Chesterton recreation ground is also known locally as Pye's rec. It is a Cambridge City Council recreation ground in Chesterton with a children's playground.
Where is it?
It is in Chesterton, north Cambridge, near the River Cam (postcode CB4 1ED).
What other facilities are there?
There are two sports pitches and the Chesterton Pavilion community room, which is available for community use and public bookings.