Pathway works start at Paddington Recreation Ground from Friday 12 April
Westminster City Council working alongside Everyone Active and FM Conways are about to begin a phased programme of pathway works to :
- improve accessibility
- alleviate trip hazards
- reduce localised rainwater ponding, and
- undertake necessary repairs to the underground drains.

In order to carry out these works, certain areas will need to be closed to the public and the gates leading into the grounds will be closed in phases corresponding to the relevant pathway work. There will be some facility closures during these programme of works, please keep an eye out for notices, posters and social media posts to keep up to date.
As always our goal is to ensure that all our facilities are accessible and safe for all of our users. We will ensure that there is as little disruption to your experience as possible.
These are the phases to the works, please bear in mind that dates are subject to change due to weather conditions:
Phase 1 – Tennis Courts pathways (Courts 7-13)
The work are to start on Friday 12th April. The courts will remain open during the period, but they will only be accessible via the double gates on court 8. Normal access will resume as of Monday 29th April which is when the works are due to be completed.
Phase 2 – Randolph Gate to the Café pathways
The work in this section will commence Monday 29 April and complete on Monday 13th May. Throughout this period the gate will remain closed and visitors are asked to use either the nearby Carlton Vale Gate, or the Grantully Gate. The Café and Gym will remain open, however Tennis Courts No 6 and 7 will be closed.
Phase 3 – Ornamental Garden (Knot Garden) to the Bandstand pathways
Work will commence on Monday 9th May and complete on Monday 20th May. The Grantully Gate will be closed throughout this period. The Bandstand will remain open. Patrons are asked to use the nearby Morshead Rd entrance.
Phase 4 – Moreshead Road Gate (Rose Garden) to the Café pathways
Works will commence on Tuesday 21st May and complete on Wednesday 5th June. The Morshead Gate will be closed throughout this period. Patrons should use the nearby Essendine Gate or The Grantully Gate entrances.
Phase 5 – Café to Carlton Gate Roundabout pathways
Works will commence on Wednesday 5th June and complete Friday 14th June. The Cricket nets will be open with access via the pathway behind the gym for this period. Carlton Road Gate and the Car Park will be CLOSED during this period. For access to the park and all facilities, please use the nearest entrance at Randolph Gate.
Phase 6 – Pathway behind the Football Pitch pahtways
Works will commence as soon as the Carlton Gate roundabout has fully completed. This section of pathway will be closed to the public throughout the works.