Town's new multi-use sports pitches open

Mayor Janet Goodwin (pictured second from left) with consort Barry Goodwin, YMCA Humber's Louise Harling and councillor Hayden Dawkins

A new sports facility has been officially opened in Grimsby.

The multi-use games area (MUGA) in the East Marsh area of the town includes two new 2G pitches suitable for a range of sports including football, hockey, netball and futsal.

The Kent Street sports site, which was bought from the council by YMCA Humber in August 2023, will offer a number of free sessions, officials said.

It was opened by the mayor of North East Lincolnshire, Janet Goodwin.

A skatepark and changing rooms at the site were previously refurbished

The charity previously refurbished a skate park and changing rooms at the site.

Speaking at the opening, the mayor said: "I think this is simply amazing.

"There are plenty of opportunities for residents to get up and get active playing any number of sports here," she added.

The facility, which has energy-efficient floodlighting and secure gated access, has also received support from PlayZone, an initiative funded by the Premier League, FA, Sport England and the Football Foundation.

Kate Conway, YMCA Humber's chief executive, said the facility would provide a safe place where people of all ages could come together to be active and enjoy themselves.

"We are proud of what's been achieved and excited for what comes next," she added.

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the site also includes a free-to-use community skate park, and a youth hub, offering free activities, support, and mentoring for young people aged eight to 19.

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