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Sport and Play

Sport and Play

The Devon Playing Fields Association (DPFA) is an independent charitable body, set up in 1961.

Our Vision

Healthy active communities having access to quality outdoor spaces for recreation, sport and play.

Our Mission

DPFA works with and on behalf of Devon’s communities to protect, promote and improve outdoor sport and play facilities.

What we do

In collaboration with the Community Council of Devon we work with Devon communities to protect and improve outdoor recreation and play facilities.


DPFA provides a range of services for it members

• A local and national voice to lobby on the importance of play and sport opportunities, particularly in rural areas.

• Free technical guidance advice sheets on a range of topics.

• Individual information and advice through a dedicated sport and play enterprise advisor.

• A subsidised training programme ( including Playground Inspection )

• A reduced rate public liability insurance scheme for playing fields and playgrounds

•• Quarterly copies of The Playing Field

Who is this service for? 

Anyone in Devon seeking to make better use of an outdoor sport, play or recreational area for the benefit of their community.

You need to be a member of DPFA to access these services.

How can I become a DPFA member?

To apply for membership of DPFA please download and complete a DPFA Membership Form.

Useful information

DPFA- A Case for Support

Useful resources

Further information

Contact Charlotte Weedon

Case Studies

Case Study- Buckland Brewer