All sports are played in the area, with Cricket on The Heath,
Rugby Union next to the Taro Sports Centre, Association Football
at the Love Lane playing fields, and tennis at The Avenue playing
fields. The Library will be able to help you make contact with any
clubs that interest  you.
Petersfield Bowling Club
The club is in the centre of the town in St Peter’s Road.
Bowling for all ages is catered for and the club house has a convivial
atmosphere where all are made welcome.
Service Clubs
As one would expect of a Town such as Petersfield, there are Rotary,
Round Table, Probus and Lions clubs all making their own characteristic
contribution to the life of the Town that they seek to serve.
Cycling
Petersfield has become a centre of a comprehensive network of
long distance and within-the-town cycle routes. The aim is to provide
safe cycle ways for family enjoyment and to create a sound alternative
to fossil-fuelled journeys. Cycling is a wonderful way to get to
know the Town and the lovely countryside that surrounds it. More
details from East Hampshire District Council  01730
266551.
Walking
If walking interests you, this is the place! Whether is be the
long distance hike along the South Downs Way or the Sunday stroll
around the Town and the surrounding villages of Buriton, Steep,
Sheet, Harting or East Meon, the choice is yours. Ordnance Survey
Explorer Map 133, (1:25000) will be useful. Maps of local Definitive
Rights of Way can be viewed in Petersfield Library.
Swimming
For swimmers of all ages Petersfield is a real find, with a summer
opening outdoor pool and an all year round indoor pool at the Taro
Leisure Centre. The outdoor pool functions as a charity managed
by local people and is situated behind the Town Hall. It opens in
April and closes in September and during this time some 25,000 people
come for a relaxing swim and a chat with friends.
The all-year-round Taro Leisure Centre is to the east of the Town,
adjacent to the District Council Offices.
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