Sport

Preston Sports Arena

A modern outdoor sporting area in north Preston, run by the University of Central Lancashire. Costing £12million it has multiple sports facilities;

Athletics (8 lane track)

Rugby League

Rugby Union

Football (5 grass pitches)

Hockey (2 floodlit all weather pitches)

Netball

Tennis (4 floodlit courts)

Cycling (1.5 km circuit)

7 floodlit training grids

Iindoor room for activities, theory sessions and fitness training.

18 station fitness suite opened in May 2001.

The Arena provides facilities for students and the community. All the facilities are available for casual and block booking with competitive rates for junior, schools and community groups.

http://www.uclan.ac.uk/sport/arena/index.html

Preston - London Road BMX track

A 400m track with the usual ups and downs on the A6, halfway down the hill towards the River Ribble.

http://www.prestonpiratesbmxclub.com/

Penwortham Holme Recreation Centre

Next to the River Ribble on the left of the A59 going towards Penwortham and Leyland, a floodlit sports area.

Floodlit Training Area

Quality 11-a-side Football Pitches x 4

Junior 11-a-side Football Pitch

Tennis Court

Netball Court

Cricket nets

Free Parking

Meeting Room

Conference facilities

http://www.penworthamtowncouncil.gov.uk/penwortham_holme.htm