Outdoor sport facilities reopened today (29 March) as part of the Government’s easing of lockdown restrictions.

Groups of up to six people from any number of households or a group of any size from up to two households are now allowed to gather in parks and gardens with social distancing.

Outdoor sports facilities such as tennis and basketball courts can reopen.

If you want to make the most of these freshly eased restrictions and maybe treat the kids to a day of outdoor sports in the Easter Holidays, we have you covered.

Here’s everything you need to know about the outdoor sports facilities reopening today -including an interactive map of the outdoor sports facilities you can visit in the Bradford district:

Which outdoor sports facilities can reopen?

According to the Gov.uk website, an array of outdoor facilities and courts can reopen today.  

This applies to all outdoor sport facilities, including but not limited to: outdoor gyms, swimming pools, courts, pitches, golf courses (including mini-golf), water sports venues, climbing walls, driving and shooting ranges, riding arenas at riding centres and archery venues.

Outdoor skating rinks and trampolining parks must remain closed.

Indoor sport and physical activity is not permitted and indoor sport facilities must remain closed, except for specific groups.

Can I travel for sports?

As of today (Monday 29), the UK government has downgraded the ‘stay at home’ message to ‘stay local’.

It means home working should continue and people should not be travelling long distanced except absolutely essential.

The Government’s rules don’t give any clear indication of what ‘local’ actually means and no rules on how far people can travel, the Home Secretary Priti Patel has previously said police officers would not "hesitate" to take action against cases where people clearly breaking the rules.

In regards to travelling for sports, the government website has this to say:

“Always check that it is safe to travel before you set out to take part in sport or recreation.

“You should minimise travel wherever possible, but you can travel to exercise and take part in informal and organised sport, where necessary.

“You should not stay away from home overnight for sport and physical activity.

“You can find more information in the guidance on safer travel.”

Outdoor sports facilities in the Bradford district

From golf courses to horse riding lessons, this interactive map can reveal the locations of many outdoor facilities in the Bradford district.

Some of them can be visited by anyone, while others require you to have a membership or to book a slot of lessons. 

Colour key:
Yellow- Cricket
Blue- Tennis
Green- Golf
Orange- Skate Parks
Purple- Outdoor gym/gym facilities
Grey- Football pitches for hire
Brown- Basketball 
Black- Horse riding lessons
 


Click on the coloured markers to learn more information about the requirements and possible booking prices.

Are you taking part in outdoor sports in the coming weeks?