Playing pitches and Sports Provision
We provide a range of sports pitches across the borough for football association league matches.
There are a number of sports pitches in our parks and open spaces. They are generally booked for a full or half season and allocated to set teams.
If you have a team that would like to play football within the borough on the following sites you will need to contact us by email to contact@chorley.gov.uk or call us on 01257 515151.
- Astley Park playing pitches and change facilities
- Gillibrand playing pitches and associated change facilities at Buttermere Community Centre (parking at Buttermere only. Parking in residential areas around the pitches is not permitted under the terms of the Pitch Hire Agreement)
- Great Greens Lane playing pitch, Clayton Brook
- King George V playing pitches and changing facilities, Adlington
- Jubilee Recreation Ground playing pitches, Adlington.
Fees and charges
| Type of fee | Unit of charge | Charge per unit | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Pitch (under 18's) | Per season | £228.40 | No |
| Adult Pitch at Astley Park with changing facilities and showers | Per season | £378.90 | No |
| Adult Pitch at King George's, Jubilee or Westway without changing | Per season | £238.70 | No |
| Junior Pitch (under 18's) | Per half season | £114.20 | No |
| Adult Pitch at Astley Park with changing facilities and showers | Per half season | £188.40 | No |
| Adult Pitch at King George's, Jubilee or Westway without changing | Per half season | £119.90 | No |
First half of the season runs August, September, October, November and December.
Second half of the season is January, February, March, April and May.
View terms and conditions relating to the hire of Chorley Council owned sports pitches and changing rooms.
Other council owned pitches available to hire
The following sites are leased out to clubs who manage the bookings, please contact the representatives below
- Wigan Lane playing pitches, Heath Charnock - Chorley Bowmen - the.secretary@chorleybowmen.co.uk
- Westway Playing Pitches, Chorley - Astley and Buckshaw JFC - darren.marsden@abjfc.co.uk
It is recommended that you contact the appropriate representatives by the end of June in order to be allocated a pitch in time for the start of the season in September.
Sports pitches for informal kick around
There are smaller pitches in the borough for an informal kick around at the following sites:
- Rangletts Recreation Ground, Chorley
- Cottage Fields, Eaves Green
- Tansley Avenue play area, Coppull
Astley Park playing pitch parking
Parking for football teams and spectators using Astley Park is on Hallgate car park Astley Village, Queens Road Car Park, Park Road and Town Centre car parks. Parking of vehicles associated with football teams in other areas of the park is not permitted under the terms of the Pitch Hire Agreement.
West Way Sports Hub
Westway Sports Hub is professional standard playing pitch hub. It has 1 full size 3G pitch, a 100m running track and sand jump, changing rooms and meeting space which are bookable through Chorley Lesiure.
In additon there is a full size 11 v 11 pitch and two 9 v 9 grass pitches. The pitches are managed by Astley & Buckshaw Junior Football Club.
Find out more about West Way Sports Hub on Chorley Leisure's website.
West Way Active Track
West Way Active Track is a shared space for walking, running and cycling to be enjoyed by everyone. The all-weather 700m track winds around the edge of the playing field split into two lanes with of shoot paths to add a variety of routes. The smooth, non-slip, permeable, cushioned surface is constructed from recycled rubber creating a sustainable environment.
The track has in floor solar lighting set at 5m intervals which light up the route in the dark providing an all year round venue. Connections have also been made to existing paths to ensure that the Active Track can be accessed from Chancery Road and bus routes with easy access to the car park at Hallgate, PR7 1AP Parks and open spaces car parks | Parking and charges | Chorley
The Active Track is within public open space and is a free facility for all to use. If you are part of a large group we politely ask that you do not use the car park at West Way Sports Hub during during peak use times of 5pm – 9pm. Alternatively we ask that you park at Hallgate Car Park and use the underpass via the Community Centre on Astley Village to walk to the Active Track. The route is signposted, well lit and accessible.
Track Rules
- Please be mindful of others, if stopped move off the path.
- Pass with care.
- As a cyclist it’s important to keep your speed down and watch out for others. Warn when approaching.
- Please keep off the football pitches. If using the open space for other sports or warn up activities please use the outfield areas. The pitches need to be protected.
- No spikes are to be worn
- Dogs are to be kept on a lead and kept off the football pitches.
This area is subject to a Public Space Protection Order. This is to help everyone enjoy the use of our outdoor spaces. More information about the detail of the orders can be found at Dog Control Orders | Chorley
Booking at West Way Sports Hub
Accessible facilities are provided to encourage participation by all. For all ages and abilities. The Active Track complements the existing compact athletics track, jump pit, artificial grass pitch, changing faciliies and meeting space. Should groups want to use the Active Track along with other bookable facilities at West Way Sports Hub booking is required via Chorley Leisure to reserve the time slot in order to manage parking capacity at the hub and use of the facilities. Please contact Chorley Leisure to discuss on westwayhub@chorley.gov.uk
Please visit the Chorley Leisure website for pricing information. Westway Sports Hub – Chorley Leisure
