About the NMPFA.

Welcome to the Nunthorpe & Marton Playing Fields Association (NMPFA)

For more than 60 years, the Nunthorpe & Marton Playing Fields Association has been a cornerstone of community life in Nunthorpe, Marton, and Ormesby. Established to enrich local wellbeing through sport and recreation, the charity has provided generations of residents with accessible facilities designed to promote active, healthy, and fulfilled lives.

Our Heritage

NMPFA owes its existence to the vision and generosity of Lady Kathleen Harrison, whose dedication to community welfare helped secure vital land and resources for future recreational use. Her legacy continues to guide the Association’s mission, ensuring that sport and outdoor activity remain at the heart of life in South Middlesbrough.

Sport and Recreation for All

The Association supports a thriving family of sporting sections, offering opportunities for all ages and abilities, including:

• Squash,Football,Quoits,Tennis,Table Tennis,Pickleball, Gym facilities,Saunas 

These activities help create positive social connections, lifelong friendships, and healthier lifestyles.

A Community Social Hub

Our work is further supported by a dedicated recreation licensee social club, hosting a wide variety of social events throughout the year. It provides a welcoming space where members of the community can relax, connect, and celebrate shared achievements.

A Living Legacy

The NMPFA continues to invest in facilities and community programmes that improve lives through participation, belonging, and engagement. The passion of volunteers, supporters, and our sporting members ensures that Lady Harrison’s legacy is not only preserved but actively built upon for future generations.

NMPFA welcomes everyone. Join in, get active, and be part of a proud local tradition that continues to shape the recreational and sporting landscape of our community.

Come Join Us!