New games area for Ringwood

The new multi-use games area (MUGA) at Ringwood’s Carvers Recreation Ground has opened.

This new facility — installed on the site of the former tennis courts — has been supported by a generous grant from Veolia Environmental Trust and delivered by Ringwood Town Council.

It offers opportunities to play tennis, football, basketball, netball and more. The new courts can accommodate up to six groups at a time and are open to all ages.

The courts are at the back of the recreation ground and are completely free to use and open all day, every day, except during school term-time break and lunch sessions when Ringwood School pupils have exclusive access. The Clubhouse has balls available to borrow during opening times.

Alongside the new MUGA, there is new play equipment next to the courts.

Rae Frederick, chairperson of the Carvers Working Party, said: “These kinds of projects take real effort behind the scenes, and I want to thank everyone involved — including the members of the Working Party who helped pull together the successful bid to Veolia. It’s all been worth it to create something new for the town to enjoy.”