Working for Play, Sport and Recreation

Protecting and improving playing fields is the core work of The National Playing Fields Association (NPFA).

There is no statutory protection for our playing fields so the country's irreplaceable recreational heritage is constantly at risk. The NPFA believes they deserve better protection.

Recreational space is a vital part of every community. However, despite its importance, an average of one playing field every day comes under threat from building development. Once this land is built on, it's lost forever.

Play, sport and informal recreation environments are the focus of the NPFA's action. Its Council works to safeguard facilities for communities across the UK.

The NPFA is the UK's only national organisation which has specific responsibility for acquiring, protecting and improving our fast disappearing playing fields and playgrounds.