SPORT, PLAY & LEISURE

Northstowe has a rich abundance of sport, play and leisure activities.

Western Park includes an all weather synthetic spor ts pitch, six spor ts pitches, a bowling green, multi use games area, as well as a community orchard and allotments

Phase 1 also boasts four Locally Equipped Play Areas (LEAPs) and a central Neighbourhood Equipped Area of Play (NEAP) to accommodate all age groups

A free outdoor gym allows ever yone to benefit from physical activity and improves the wellbeing of residents

In addition to play, the role of spor t and the benefits of open space to the general wellbeing of residents of Nor thstowe cannot be overstated From dog walking to football, bowls and tennis, there is ample oppor tunity for organised spor t and general recreation.

Nor thstowe is already thriving with community activities and events creating a real sense of belonging and identity. Residents are at the forefront of championing Nor thstowe, having already formed new community groups and working with existing groups to ensure they feed into the creation of their new town Over the past few years, residents have created fantastic oppor tunities for the community to connect, including a winter festival, regular volunteer café, running festivals, regular food vans, spor ts and wellbeing activities and a day to celebrate Nor thstowe's fifth anniversar y