The Common, Monk's Hill
The Common on Monk’s Hill was granted in 1859 to Admiral Sir Provo William Percy Wallis who live in Funtington. There were a number of conditions, including that the land was at all times to be used as a place for exercise and recreation. It was then passed through inheritance to a number of people before being bought by the Parish Council in 1948 for £40. In 1973, the Parish Council registered the land as a charity (Charity Commission number 265105) to protect it from future development. A governing document is available.
The Common consists of four acres of open space overlooking the hills of the South Downs National Park, and is ideal for a range of sports and leisure activities. It includes a fenced off children’s playground, which was refurbished with the latest play equipment in 2018 and 2020, adult outdoor exercise equipment, football goal posts, picnic tables and benches, and a car park.
An oak tree was planted in 2018 at The Common to celebrate the achievements of Tim Peake – British astronaut from Westbourne. Tim also formally opened the refurbished playground.
Mill Road
The recreation ground at Mill Road is leased by the Parish Council from Chichester District Council. It includes a large open space with football goal posts, a children’s play area suitable for younger and older children, a skate park, a football/basketball pitch, and adult outdoor exercise equipment. There are also a number of benches and picnic tables and a car park.
The Parish Council owns the land used for the allotments and leases it to the Westbourne Allotment Association.