About Barn Elms Playing Fields
Barn Elms Playing Fields is a well-regarded outdoor sports and leisure venue located in Barnes, SW13, sitting conveniently between Richmond and Wandsworth. The grounds offer space for sport and active recreation, welcoming visitors of all abilities with wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking, as well as on-site restroom facilities. Whether you are a regular player, a casual visitor or simply someone who values having quality open sporting facilities close to home, Barn Elms provides a maintained and inclusive environment that reflects Barnes’s enduring commitment to healthy, community-minded outdoor life.
Local area
Barnes has long maintained a close relationship with open land and outdoor space, from the common to the celebrated Wetland Centre nearby. Barn Elms Playing Fields fits naturally into this tradition, offering a dedicated sporting ground in a neighbourhood that prizes community activity and time spent outdoors. For residents of Barnes and the wider Richmond upon Thames borough, having an accessible, well-kept venue for sport just a short distance from the village centre reinforces the area’s reputation as one of London’s most liveable and active communities.
Why choose Barn Elms Playing Fields
Barn Elms Playing Fields stands out for its accessibility and its location in one of South West London’s most community-focused neighbourhoods. The venue’s wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking mean it is genuinely open to everyone, not just the able-bodied. Its setting between Richmond and Wandsworth makes it conveniently reachable for residents across a broad area. With a rating of 4.3 from visitors and a straightforward focus on providing good outdoor sporting facilities, it represents exactly the kind of unpretentious, useful local resource that Barnes residents rightly value.
Services
- Outdoor sports facilities
- Playing fields for team sports
- Wheelchair-accessible sports venue
- On-site parking
- Public restroom facilities
- Community recreational space
Ideal for: Local residents, Sports clubs and teams, Families with active children, Wheelchair users and visitors with accessibility needs, Recreational players and fitness enthusiasts.
Frequently asked questions
Is Barn Elms Playing Fields accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes. The venue has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and accessible parking, making it suitable for visitors with mobility requirements.
Is there parking available at Barn Elms Playing Fields?
Yes, parking is available on-site, including spaces designed for wheelchair users.
Are there toilet facilities at Barn Elms Playing Fields?
Yes, restrooms are available on-site for visitors.
Where exactly is Barn Elms Playing Fields located?
The playing fields are in Barnes, London, with the postcode SW13 9SA, situated between Richmond and Wandsworth.
What type of venue is Barn Elms Playing Fields?
It is classified as a sports club and playing fields, offering outdoor sports and leisure facilities for the local community.
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