NEHL - Easington Colliery opened a recreational ground in 1929 for use of their workers and families. There were two grounds for football in total, as well as a cricket ground, 3 tennis grounds and 2 bowling greens. Ramsay Macdonald officially opened the football field in September 1929 with councillors Joseph H. Blackwell and George W. Bloomfield of the Seaham Divisional Labour Party.

The recreational ground is still open though facilities have been reduced. Couslaw Holes Quarry also stood in the northern half of the grounds. Easington Colliery AFC still play at the football ground on the southern end of the park.