Salford’s first-ever, state-of-the-art ‘Cruyff’ community sports court is being built in Little Hulton’s Peel Park
The construction of the pitch began yesterday morning (Monday 9 January), with hopes to serve as a communal space for football, sports and physical activity.
Featuring all-weather terrain, and solar powered floodlights, the court is thought to be the first of its kind in the UK.
The court is the second of its kind in Greater Manchester, after the construction of Cruyff Court Jackie Groenen (former Manchester United WFC star) at Cumberland School in neighbouring Bolton, which opened in 2021.
Funded by Foundation 92, in partnership with the Johan Cruyff Foundation, For Housing, Salford City Council and CommUNITY Little Hulton, the pitch will provide access to free outreach sessions and local teams.
Head of Foundation 92, Tom Hutton, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with the Cruyff Foundation, For Housing and Salford City Council on the construction of a Cruyff Court in Little Hulton.
“This facility will allow us to provide better, more engaging sessions and deliver more for the people of Little Hulton. Alongside the work we already do in the area, this pitch will allow us to really make a meaningful difference to the lives of people across the area.”
The pitch is Foundation 92’s second development in the area, after opening it’s community hub in the Little Hulton in 2021.
Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said: “It is fantastic news to see works start on this new Cruyff Court in Little Hulton, a state-of-the-at pitch for the area.
“The sessions that Foundation 92 will provide here will keep young people in fun, constructive activities and make such a positive difference to their lives. I look forward to joining them at their first training session. And who knows – we may find the professional players for the future for Salford City FC.”
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