Wilsden “Rec” was donated to the people of Wilsden in 1928 by Maud Briggs as playing fields for the residents of Wilsden in perpetuity. The site does not lend itself to use for organised sports such as football because of the slope on the site.
This is used mainly as a public open space. The area by walkers, especially those with dogs and is used for events such as Play in the Park. There are good views of both the village and the surrounding countryside.
Play in the Park
During the school summer holidays the Parish Council have arranged Play in the Park events on the Recreation Ground. These are designed to offer a free event for children of all ages during the school summer holidays.
For these events we provide various play equipment in a supervised setting for free use from 11am to 3pm. Equipment includes Inflatables for young and older children, Swing ball, Kwik Cricket Set, Rounders, Mini Football, Mini Golf Putting Green, Giant Snakes & Ladders, Giant Connect Four, Skipping Ropes, Hula Hoops, Space Hoppers and Frisbees. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic and we have had attendances of over 400.
