Paddington Recreation Ground, Recreation area in Maida Vale, London, United Kingdom.
This 27-acre park contains thirteen tennis courts, a 400-meter athletics track, artificial turf pitches, and several gardens surrounding a cricket pitch.
The ground opened in 1888 as London's first public athletic ground, initially employing 500 men for ten weeks to drain and prepare the land.
The Prince of Wales, future King Edward VII, visited with his family in 1890, supporting the preservation of this space for recreation and education.
The recreation ground features modern facilities including a traditional pavilion, bowling green, and dedicated children's play areas spread across the property.
The grass bank along Grantully Road remains as the last trace of the 1900 banked cycle track that replaced the original 1888 cinder track.
Location: City of Westminster
GPS coordinates: 51.53017,-0.18910
Latest update: May 12, 2025 05:09
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