The Fen Ditton Recreation Ground is located on Church Street. There is a pavilion, a cricket pitch, a football pitches, a basketball court and a children’s play area, plus plenty of grassland for playing or simply lounging about in the sun.
Pedestrian access is at two points. There is level access next to the cemetery entrance, from the higher part of Church Street. Following the road further down the hill, there is a sloping access just past the riverside Plough public house.
Apart from its sporting and leisure uses, the ‘Rec’, as it’s known locally, also hosts annual fireworks, occasional Ditton Day festivals, and provides car parking (by arrangement) for special events like the Dragon Boat Race. The Recreation Ground and Pavilion are available for hire: please contact the Parish Clerk for more details.
Recreation Ground Trust
The Fen Ditton Recreation Ground Trust is a registered charity that provides recreational facilities for the village. It is responsible for the operation of the Recreation Ground on Church Street, including the Pavilion and children’s play area. Details of its charitable objects and financial history can be found on the Charity Commission website (charity number 288528). The Constitution was updated in November 2025, a copy is available here; Revision Paper and Constitution (Nov2025).
The Parish Council is the Sole Trustee, with key roles within the Trust as follows:
- Chairman – Vince Farrar
- Operational manager – Indira Hui Raha
The Trust is currently raising funds for major improvements to the Pavilion. You can support the Development Fund when you shop online through easyfundraising.