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Football pitches and pitch bookings
We manage a number of football pitches around Barnsley. You can find the locations of these, how to hire a pitch, hire charges, and recommended pitch sizes below.
Recommended pitch sizes
The table below shows the recommended pitch sizes for different age groups.
| Age group | Suggested pitch size | Length | Width | Football post size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini soccer under 7/8 (5 vs 5) | 50m x 30m | Max 50m Min 30m |
Max 30m Min 20m |
6ft x 12ft |
| Mini soccer under 9/10 (7 vs 7) | 60m x 40m | Max 60m Min 50m |
Max 40m Min 30m |
6ft x 12ft |
| Youth soccer under 11/12 (9 vs 9) | 80m x 50m | Max 90m Min 75m |
Max 55m Min 45m |
7ft x 16ft |
| Youth soccer under 13/14 (11 vs 11) | 90m x 55m | Max 100m Min 80m |
Max 60m Min 50m |
7ft x 21ft |
| Youth soccer under 15/16 (11 vs 11) | 100m x 60m | Max 130m Min - 90m |
Max 70m Min - 50m |
8ft x 24ft |
| Youth soccer under 17/18 (11 vs 11) | 110m x 70m | Max 130m Min 100m |
Max 100m Min 50m |
8ft x 24ft |
Football pitches available to hire
The locations of football pitches available to hire in each Barnsley ward are shown below.
Darfield ward
| Location | Hire fee category | Pitches available |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Lane | D | 2 x 11v11 junior |
| New Scarbro | D | 1 x 11v11 junior |
Darton East ward
| Location | Hire fee category | Pitches available |
|---|---|---|
| Mapplewell Park | B | 1 x 9v9 junior |
Darton West ward
| Location | Hire fee category | Pitches available |
|---|---|---|
| Barugh Green Recreation Ground | D | 1 x 11v11 junior |
| Darton Longfields | D | 1 x 5v5 mini, 1 x 7v7 mini, 1 x 9v9 junior, 1 x 11v11 junior |
| Darton Park | B | 1 x 11v11 adult |
| Harry Road playing field | D | 1 x 11v11 junior, 1 x 11v11 adult |
Dearne North ward
| Location | Hire fee category | Pitches available |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Lane | D | 1 x 5v5 mini, 1 x 7v7 mini, 1 x 9v9 junior, 1 x 11v11 junior |
Dearne South ward
| Location | Hire fee category | Pitches available |
|---|---|---|
| Brickyard Ponds | D | 1 x 11v11 junior |
| Carrfield Lane/Highgate Lane, Goldthorpe | D | 1 x 11v11 junior, 1 x 11v11 adult |
| Hickleton Main/Thurnscoe Sports Ground | D | 1 x 11v11 adult |
Dodworth ward
| Location | Hire fee category | Pitches available |
|---|---|---|
| Keresforth Road | D | 1 x 5v5 mini, 1 x 7v7 mini, 1 x 9v9 junior, 1 x 11v11 junior |
Hoyland Milton ward
| Location | Hire fee category | Pitches available |
|---|---|---|
| Blackerhill Recreation Ground | D | 1 x 11v11 junior, 1 x 11v11 adult |
| Milton Forge, Hoyland | D | 1 x 11v11 adult |
| Platts Common (fighting cocks) | D | 1 x 9v9 junior |
| Platts Common (bowling green) | D | 1 x 9v9 junior |
| Roebuck Hill | B | 1 x 11v11 adult |
| Tinker Lane | D | 1 x 11v11 adult |
Monk Bretton ward
| Location | Hire fee category | Pitches available |
|---|---|---|
| Carlton Park | Contact Chris Newton by email: chris.newton@grassrootsportsacademy.co.uk | |
| Littleworth Lane Recreation Ground | D | 1 x 11v11 junior, 1 x 11v11 adult |
| Londoner | D | 1 x 11v11 junior |
| Rotherham Road playing field | B | 1 x 11v11 junior, 2 x 11v11 adult |
North East ward
| Location | Hire fee category | Pitches available |
|---|---|---|
| Brierley Park | D | 1 x 7v7 mini, 1 x 11v11 junior |
| Grimethorpe Welfare Park/Red City | D | 1 x 11v11 junior |
Old Town ward
| Location | Hire fee category | Pitches available |
|---|---|---|
| Pogmoor Recreation Ground | D | 1 x 5v5 mini, 1 x 7v7 mini, 1 x 9v9 junior, 1 x 11v11 junior |
| Woodview Lane | C | 1 x 5v5 mini, 1 x 7v7 mini, 1 x 9v9 junior, 1 x 11v11 junior, 1 x 11v11 adult |
Penistone East ward
| Location | Hire fee category | Pitches available |
|---|---|---|
| Silkstone Common Recreation Ground | D | 1 x 9v9 junior |
Rockingham ward
| Location | Hire fee category | Pitches available |
|---|---|---|
| Birdwell Recreation Ground | D | 1 x 9v9 junior, 1 x 11v11 adult |
Royston ward
| Location | Hire fee category | Pitches available |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Road | D | 1 x 5v5 mini, 1 x 7v7 mini, 1 x 9v9 junior, 2 x 11v11 junior |
| Oldroyds | D | 1 x 11v11 junior |
| Royston Park | B | 1 x 7v7 mini, 1 x 9v9 junior, 1 x 11v11 junior |
| The Green | D | 1 x 11v11 adult |
Stairfoot ward
| Location | Hire fee category | Pitches available |
|---|---|---|
| Ardsley Recreation Ground | B | 1 x 11v11 adult (short pitch) |
| Farm Road | D | 1 x 11v11 junior, 1 x 11v11 adult |
St Helen's ward
| Location | Hire fee category | Pitches available |
|---|---|---|
| Laithes Lane | D | 2 x 5v5 mini, 1 x 7v7 mini, 1 x 9v9 junior, 2 x 11v11 junior, 1 x 11v11 adult |
Wombwell ward
| Location | Hire fee category | Pitches available |
|---|---|---|
| Lundhill | D | 1 x 5v5 mini, 1 x 7v7 mini, 2 x 11v11 junior |
| Mitchell and Darfield | D | 1 x 5v5 mini, 1 x 7v7 mni, 1 x 9v9 junior, 2 x 11v11 junior |
Worsbrough ward
| Location | Hire fee category | Pitches available |
|---|---|---|
| Cromwell Mount | D | 1 x 11v11 adult |
| Genn Lane | D | 1 x 11v11 junior, 1 x 11v11 adult |
| New England | D | 1 x 11v11 adult (short pitch) |
| Worsbrough Dale Park | D | 1 x 5v5 mini, 1 x 7v7 mini, 1 x 9v9 junior, 1 x 11v11 junior |
Hire fees
All fees are subject to an annual increase.
| Category | Description | Adult price | Junior price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Pitch, changing facilities with showers and toilet | £708 | £364 |
| B | Pitch, changing facilities with showers or toilet | £644 | £338 |
| C | Pitch and changing facilities | £581 | £300 |
| D | Pitch only | £505 | £261 |
| Mini soccer | - | N/A | £173 |
Apply to hire a football pitch
To hire one of our football pitches, you need to apply using our online form. You need to submit an application for each team in your organisation that wants to hire a pitch. You'll also need to agree to our terms and conditions of hire.
When we've approved your application and sent you confirmation of your pitch, we'll send you an invoice for the charge. You can pay your invoice by debit or credit card online.
Renewals
We send out renewal notices to current pitch users in April each year, before the start of the new season. You need to return your renewal form by 15 May. Many pitches are reserved for clubs until this date.
Sports ground safety
The safety of spectators who visit sports grounds to watch sport or events is controlled by specific legislation - the Safety at Sports Grounds Act 1975 as amended by the Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act 1987.
You can find out more about this and safety certificate applications on our sports ground safety webpage.
