Local councillor Gerard McCabe said flooding at the multi sports facility in the Waterworks needs remedied after children turning up for soccer training recently were told the sessions could not go ahead because of health and safety reasons.
McCabe said the facility is one of the few sites for kids in the area and that it was resurfaced in August last year to the cost of £38,000.
"Obviously the job needs to be looked at again because of the flooding in vast areas of the pitch. The fact that young kids aren't able to use the facility makes this even more urgent,” said the Sinn Féin representative.
"It is used not only by young people but also for late night soccer and if it rains users run the risk of being hurt on the surface.
"Due to the fact that this facility is open late nights at weekends to give young people an alternative to standing on street corners, the problem needs to be address as a matter of urgency."
He also added that he will be looking into the lack of changing facilities at the site.
"The sports facility is used by approximately 70,000 visitors per year and there are no changing facilities for young people. I am aware that there was money available but because of difficulties over planning it was shelved. I will be taking up the issue with Belfast City Council's parks and leisure department," said Gerard.
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