King George V Playing Field

The Playing Field is managed by the King George Trust.                                                    

You are welcome to bring your dog, however please keep them under control and                       

 

Snack Bar

The previous tenants have stopped running the Pavilion Snack Bar. If you would like to run it please see our Facebook page and posters around the town. Or you can email your expression of interest to: accounts@rayleightowncouncil.gov.uk by 16th February 2024.

Football

The King George V Playing Field has two football pitches.
These are currently used for home games by Rayleigh FC, Myton Rovers FC, Rayleigh Town FC and Rayleigh FC.

To hire a pitch please complete the following form and return to the Town Council office. Pitch applications will be considered by the King George V Playing Field Committee.

 

Byelaws

Heritage Trail

 

 

Rayleigh Bowls Club

King George V Playing Field is home to Rayleigh Bowls Club. The Bowls Club can be accessed by via a entrance from Websters Way Car Park or a disabled entrance is located with in the playing field. Parking is available in the Websters Way Cark Park (pay and display). For information on the Rayleigh Bowls Club please see their website.

Memorial Benches

Memorial Plaques may be displayed on an available benches located with in the King George V Playing Field. Request for plaques must made in writing or by email to the Town Council office. The the request to then be approved by the Committee. The cost of the plaque will be at the individual own expense and the Town Council office will arrange for the plaque to be made.

Events

The King George V Playing Field hosts various events throughout the year.  To apply to hold an event in the playing field please complete the following forms and return to the The Town Council office. Event applications will be considered by the King George V Playing Field Committee. Once your event has been approved by Rayleigh Town Council, the Rochford District Council Event Management Plan will need to be completed. 

• The King George V Playing Field is a Green Flag Winning Site 2021/2022/2023
• Anglia in Bloom 2020 - Parks Competition - GOLD  2023 - Silver Gilt
• Essex Playing Field 2020- 2023 Playing Field Serving Communities of 2,500 or more - GOLD & Runner Up 2023
• Children's Playgrounds - GOLD
• Best Kept Football Pitch - GOLD