Cinder, 440y (approx), 5 lanes, 6 lane straight Public Access

Leyton

Ive Farm Sports Ground Track

Track Information

Updated

Address

African Caribbean Centre (formerly), Ive Farm Sports Ground, Ive Farm Lane, LONDON, E10 5HL

Opening times

The track is usually locked but there are gaps in the fence which effectively means it is open all the time. Club times (summer only) Tue & Thu 1900-2100

Charges

None

Facilities

High Jump
1 HJ

Long Jump
1 LJ

Triple Jump

Steeplechase Water Jump
None

Changing Rooms
Full in pavilion at track although it is rarely open

Seating
None

Additional Information

The track is an irregular shape as the westerley (first) bend is much more rounded than the other one and the distance round it is about 20 yards longer. The track was originally 440y but apparently one of the bends was subsequently reshaped leading to a slightly different length than the original but possibly not an exact 400m. The track itself is in fair condition and is a redgra surface. It is used by Eton Manor AC in the summer who have their clubhouse 400 yards from the track on Marsh Lane. They are also discussing with the local council about the possibility of installing floodlights to allow winter use. The pavilion at the track was used by the African Caribbean Centre (Waltham Forest) until 1999. There are plans to knock down the pavilion and turn the facility into a "Football in the Community" centre as the infield is a grass football pitch. This is a different location to the old Eton Manor track in Leyton. The Post Office has the road as Farm Drive but can't see this on any map.