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United Services Recreation Ground

Cricket grounds in HampshireHampshire County Cricket ClubRoyal NavyRugby union stadiums in EnglandSport in Portsmouth
Sports venues completed in 1882Use British English from February 2023
Main stand at US Portsmouth Sports Ground. geograph.org.uk 698709
Main stand at US Portsmouth Sports Ground. geograph.org.uk 698709

The United Services Recreation Ground is a sports ground situated in Burnaby Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. The ground is also bordered to the north by Park Road, along which the railway line to Portsmouth Harbour and Gunwharf Quays overlooks the ground, and to the east by Anglesea Road. The southern end of the ground is dominated by the Officer's Club building, which overlooks the ground. The ground is owned by The Crown. A multitude of sports have been played at the ground, including cricket, rugby and hockey. The ground was used by Hampshire County Cricket Club from 1882 to 2000, serving as one of three home grounds used during this period, alongside the County Ground, Southampton, and Dean Park, Bournemouth. United Services Portsmouth Cricket Club currently play at the ground. The ground is used in its dual capacity as a rugby venue by United Services Portsmouth Rugby Football Club, who have played there since 1882. The Royal Navy Rugby Union also use the ground for their home matches. The end names are the Railway End to the north and the Officer's Club End to the south.

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United Services Recreation Ground
Burnaby Road, Portsmouth Portsea

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Portsmouth Tennis Academy

Burnaby Road
PO1 2HB Portsmouth, Portsea
England, United Kingdom
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