The Parish Council, after a very protracted period of negotiation, acquired the land allocated for sports pitches adjacent to the Eastern Relief Road between the Canal roundabout and the Hardys Road roundabout from Developers.
Since acquisition of the land work has taken place to install the following:
- Groundworks including drainage and seeding of pitches.
- Provision of a dog walking area.
- Installation of cricket square including an artificial cricket square.
- Installation of three lane enclosed cricket nets.
- Marking of rugby pitch
- Installation of flood lighting
- Pump track installation
- Installation of rugby posts.
- Installation of rugby pitch perimeter fencing.
- Installation of car park.
The Pump Track was officially opened on 27th May 2026 and grand opening event for Hyde Park Sports Ground took place in August 2026.
Fundraising efforts are underway to enable the construction of the pavilion.
The rugby and cricket facilities are available for the community to use (with no charge) but must be pre-booked in advance. You can book the facilities via this link: https://venuehire.scribeaccounts.com/West-Monkton-Parish-Council. Bookings aren’t confirmed until you receive a confirmation email.
Terms and conditions of use and risk assessments for the facilities are available below. If you have any queries please contact [email protected]
A Sports Pitch Committee has been established to oversee the delivery of the Sports Ground. Membership of the Committee includes Parish Councillors and representatives of Taunton Rugby Club and West Monkton Cricket Club. The Committee Meeting papers are available here.
Key Documents:
Pump Track Risk Assessment (Approved 26th May 2026): Approved Risk Assessment 26th May 2026
Terms of Use of Facilities: Terms and conditions of use Final 260526
Sports Ground Risk Assessment: Hyde Park Sports Ground Risk Assessment July 2026