Paddington Recreation Ground (London)

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Paddington Recreation Ground is a park in Maida Vale, City of Westminster, just north of Paddington. Its 27-acre site is the largest area of parkland located entirely within the City of Westminster. It was the first park of its kind in London, having operated since 1888. Annually it attracts over 1.5 million users, who visit the Recreation Ground for its green-space value.
Included within the Recreation Ground are thirteen tennis courts, a 400m athletics track (refurbished in 2012), two artificial turf pitches, a "water-based" hockey pitch, a bowling green, cricket nets, children's play areas, a bandstand, picnic areas, an environmental area and several gardens.
At the centre of the park is a traditional 19th century pavilion overlooking a 'village green area' cricket pitch, around 100 metres (330 ft) in length, with an artificial cricket wicket. The pavilion houses a health and fitness centre operated by Everyone Active.
The park also has a cafe that sells drinks, food and ice cream.