Sport had been played on the field situated between High Grove Road and the now Kingsway since the late 1800’s. The site of the Bowling green was once the paddock and stables which housed the horse that used to pull the machinery that serviced the cricket field. Tennis courts were built and a bowling green proposed. Lacrosse was played in the winter months. In 1932 a crisis arose, as notice to quit was received the land being required for building houses. After prolonged negotiations had taken place, arrangements were made to purchase, and backed by support from the Urban District Council and many Cheadle and Gatley residents . On 11th March 1933 a group of local business men acquired the land for £2400.00 Giving Cheadle and Gatley a wonderful 6 acre site designated for sport. The bowling green was completed and opened in March 1937.