Milestone moment as The Hub at Foulston Park opens its doors

The ribbon has officially been cut to mark the launch of Plymouth’s brand-new state-of-the-art sports, wellbeing and community space called the Hub at Foulston Park. The community hub is a safe, warm, accessible and welcoming space for local people featuring a youth hub, gym, sports hall, soft play zone, Esports suite, community café, function rooms and health and wellbeing facilities in the heart of Devonport – operated by Argyle Community Trust. The Hub aims to reduce health inequalities and promote wellbeing for generations.

A dedicated Youth Zone

A Youth Investment Fund grant of over £1.5M has paid for a Youth Hub within the wider provision at the community space, consisting of a dedicated youth zone alongside youth-focused programmes delivered using the wider facilities. It’s a fantastic safe space for young people, where they can join together, make friends, have fun and enjoy all of the state-of-the-art facilities on offer.

The grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony took place on 14 March 2025, where project partners, sponsors and community representatives gathered at the new facility to celebrate the project’s completion and see firsthand the impressive transformation and the diverse new features on offer.

The community had its first chance to experience the new facilities during a special open weekend of events to mark the exciting new community sports and Wellbeing Hub, ahead of fully opening its doors to everyone. Visitors were invited to tour the new facilities, take part in taster sessions and explore the wide range of health, fitness and wellbeing support aimed at all ages and backgrounds.

Developed and operated by Argyle Community Trust, The Hub represents the first phase of Plymouth Argyle’s multi-million-pound redevelopment of the former Brickfields Sports Centre and surrounding site.

As part of Plymouth’s network of nine Wellbeing Hubs, The Hub at Foulston Park will offer a range of health and wellbeing opportunities, including a state-of-the-art gym, physical activity programmes, mental health support, youth and veterans’ programmes and life skills training.

Much more than just a fitness centre, it has been designed as a friendly and welcoming space for all, whether people are looking to get fitter and healthier, connect with others or simply enjoy a safe and supportive environment.

Facilities at The Hub will include:

• A dedicated youth zone, providing a safe and supportive space for young people.
• A brand-new gym, with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, a training zone, free weights area, cardio zone, resistance equipment and private personal trainer space.
• An esports/gaming zone, with 20 gaming stations equipped with the latest gaming technology
• A dedicated soft play zone, including a toddler area, a three-storey junior play frame and a mini penalty shootout area
• A welcoming café and lounge area, located next to the soft play zone.
• Four multi-use rooms, suitable for meetings, training, workshops and group activities
• A large activities hall, available for a range of uses and groups such as sports clubs, fitness classes and community events and activities.

The opening of The Hub represents a significant step forward in Plymouth Argyle’s vision for Foulston Park, which is set to become a premier destination for elite sport and community engagement in Plymouth.

For more information visit, foulstonpark.co.uk/the-hub.