Vyner Park is a recreation facility located opposite the Village Square in Swarland. It was refurbished and a new pavilion built around the millennium with the help of a substantial grant from Sports Council England. Improvements were also made in 2021 to the external facilities, with much of the work was carried out by community volunteers. The facilities are owned by the Parish Council but run as a separate Charity for the benefit of the Parish.
The Park facilities include a football pitch, artificial bowling green, two tennis courts and a multiuse games area (MUGA). Recently outdoor gym equipment has been installed. The Pavilion has full changing facilities which can be used for teams and matches by arrangement. The MUGA and tennis courts have floodlights. The facilities are currently free to use although a donation is requested towards the upkeep of the facilities, particularly for regular users or groups. There is not a formal booking system at the moment.
Parishioners and visitors are welcome to use the paths around the Park and we also welcome dogs in most areas. An enclosed dog run area is available at the entrance to the Park. Dog owners are asked to keep their pets on leads whilst in the main Park area and clean-up after their animals. Bags and dog poo bins are provided. Dogs are not allowed under any circumstances in the Children’s Play area, the tennis courts, bowling green and MUGA, which is consistent with what happens in all similar facilities in Northumberland.
The Children’s Play Park is a very popular area of the Park. ‘Nelson’s at the Park’, a not-for-profit café, is next to this. It is popular with parents who can watch their children in the Play Park as well as with local residents and visitors.
Management Committee Chairman – Steve Woolfrey
Email: SteveWoolfrey.PC@outlook.com