Trumpington Recreation Ground
🏟 Playground & park · Trumpington, Cambridge
Trumpington Recreation Ground
A large open space in south Cambridge, known locally as the King George V playing field, with a playground, tennis, football, table tennis and an outdoor gym.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open all day, every day · Free · No booking needed
About Trumpington Recreation Ground
Trumpington Recreation Ground is a large open space on Paget Road in south Cambridge, managed by Cambridge City Council and known locally as the King George V playing field. It is one of 471 public open spaces across Great Britain registered with the National Playing Fields Association as a dedication to King George V. The ground is a well-used hub for local families and sports clubs. Children enjoy the playground, while active visitors can use the tennis court, table tennis table and free outdoor gym equipment, which has usage guides available through the Kompan app. A football pitch is available from September to May, and Trumpington Bowls Club is based here. The Trumpington Pavilion community centre provides an indoor facility for groups and bookings. With its wide open grass, the recreation ground gives plenty of space for picnics, ball games and informal play, serving the growing Trumpington community in the south of the city. Trumpington Recreation Ground is open and free to access throughout the year, combining a children's playground with a strong range of sports and community facilities.
⭐ What makes this place special
- tennis court
- football pitch (September to May)
- free outdoor gym equipment
- Trumpington Pavilion community centre
- bowls club
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
🧒 Ages & play
- playground
- table tennis
📍 Nearby places to play
- Nightingale Recreation Ground · approx 1.5 miles · Cherry Hinton
- Lammas Land · approx 1.7 miles · Newnham
- Coleridge Recreation Ground · approx 1.7 miles · Coleridge
Explore more:
❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Trumpington Recreation Ground free to visit?
Yes. It is a free, open public recreation ground managed by Cambridge City Council, including the playground and outdoor gym.
Is this the King George V playing field?
Yes. Trumpington Recreation Ground is known locally as the King George V playing field and is a registered King George V dedication.
What is there for children?
There is a playground, table tennis and free outdoor gym equipment, with usage guides available through the Kompan app.
What sports facilities are there?
There is a tennis court, a football pitch available from September to May, table tennis and a bowls club.
Where is Trumpington Recreation Ground?
It is in Trumpington, south Cambridge, on Paget Road (postcode CB2 9JF).