FORT ROAD RECREATION GROUND
Exciting developments coming soon
As part of the Government’s plan to level up regions, Lewes District Council has managed to secure funding for Fort Road Rec.
This project will see the refurbishment of Shakespeare Hall and the Cricket Pavilion. There will also be new facilities, including a café, play area and outdoor fitness trail.
The park will also be re-landscaped and connectivity to the Nature Reserve will be improved.
This follows on from the skatepark & pump track that was added in 2019.
Facilities currently include:
Bowling green, cricket ground, two tennis courts, senior football pitch, skatepark & pump track, children’s play area, multi-use games area, public conveniences, sports changing facilities and free on-street parking.
Key improvements
We were commissioned to prepare a masterplan for Fort Road Recreation Ground in Newhaven. Key improvements arising from the stakeholder and public consultation include:
- More parking
- New toilets
- More seating
- More bins
- More tree planting
- Paths
- Improved disabled access
- Reduce flooding
- Better play area
- Catering offer
- Improved lighting
Click below to find out more about the plans for the development of Fort Road Recreation Ground.
About Fort Road Recreation Ground
Fort Road Recreation Ground is a large recreation ground in Newhaven. It lies at the foot of the Castle Hill Nature and the historic Fort, with views of the Marina and Ferry.
The park was gifted to Newhaven by the 3rd Earl of Sheffield in 1889, was requisitioned by the Royal Navy during World War 2 and is now owned and managed by Lewes District Council.
Fort Road Rec is already a well-loved space for dog walkers or for those wishing to participate in more energetic pursuits such as tennis, cricket, football and BMX.
