Courts and pitches

Basketball

We have basketball facilities in:

You can turn up and play at all of them without booking. There are also basketball hoops in our multi use games areas (below).

Cricket

For information about our cricket pitches email hackney.marshes@gll.org.

Football

To book a football pitch, call 020 8986 7955, Monday to Friday, 9am to 3.30pm or email: hackney.marshes@gll.org

Multi-use games areas

You can use our multi-use games areas (MUGAs) for free at any time. You can use them for football, netball, tennis, or basketball. The only exception is Haggerston Park, which you need to book for a fee at various times.

You can book Haggerston Park by calling 020 8986 7955, Monday to Friday, 9am to 3.30pm, or emailing: hackney.marshes@gll.org.

Tennis

Hackney City Tennis Club courts – for information about courts in the parks below, visit Hackney City Tennis Club or call 020 8800 0680.

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Table tennis

We have several permanent ping pong tables in Hackney – they’re free to use whenever the park is open; just bring along bats and balls. There’s no need to book. Tables are available in:

Rugby

To book a rugby pitch at Hackney MarshesShoreditch Park or Spring Hill Recreation Ground call 020 8986 7955, Monday to Friday, 9am to 3.30pm. Alternatively, email hackney.marshes@gll.org to book a pitch there.

Beach volleyball

The beach volleyball court in Shoreditch Park was rebuilt as part of the Shoreditch Park Improvement Project. It opened in 2023.

It’s free to use on a first come, first served basis.

Wheels park

The wheels park in Clissold Park is open from dawn until dusk (while the park is open) and offers great facilities for skaters and BMXers of all levels and abilities. There’s no need to book; it’s free to use and open to everyone.

BMX track

The BMX track in Haggerston Park is open from dawn until dusk (when the park is open). There’s no need to book – it’s free to use and open to everyone. Hackney BMX Club occasionally run coaching sessions at the track. See Hackney BMX for more information.

Outdoor gym equipment

There’s one outdoor gym with fixed exercise equipment at Mabley Green. We’ve also got a selection of trim trail-style calisthenics equipment in:

Other sports and grass pitch bookings

Contact the Hackney Marshes Centre if you would like any other types of pitches marking out in our parks and green spaces. For example, running tracks or softball pitches. You can contact them by calling 020 8986 7955, Monday to Friday, 9am to 3.30pm or emailing hackney.marshes@gll.org.

Page updated on: 8 February 2024