Paddington Recreation Ground Reviews Summary

Park Facilities

Pros:

• "Since it’s made its makeover this has become a very fun and amazing place for children to come and play."
• "It’s easy enough to book a tennis court or cricket pitch if you’re into sports."
• "There is something for everyone: A Paddington themed playground, an area for older kids, rose garden, cafe, playing fields, outdoor gym and toilets amongst many other fantastic features."
• "Great Park for kids, adults, dogs. sports grounds like football and running track."
• "An excellent space with lots of great sports facilities. I regularly use the cricket nets which are very well maintained."
• "All you need to exercise with a playground for kids, few football pitches, a tennis court, a basket ball paying field surrounded with a big garden."
• "Fantastic facilities. There are tennis courts, football pitches, a running track and numerous playgrounds for children."

Cons:

• "The two so-called dog parks need a lot of work. Really neglected smell awful."
• "But when you need help from staff. They appear to be unhelpful. A little boy had his scooter stolen and staff did not help much."
• "The Park is wonderful but not patrolled properly. If there's problem it takes forever to find a security guy."
• "There are lots of problems with safeguarding. Younger Children especially are at risk of injury and escaping with too many entry/exit points."
• "Went for a football match but both goals were broken, one leaning heavily to one side, nets not attached and with large holes."
• "However, the tennis courts are less desirable - the artificial grass courts are always soaking wet no matter the weather. The drainage is shockingly bad."
• "The park was ok but the playground equipment was old and falling apart, and the bathrooms were disgusting."

Staff and Management

Pros:

• "Cafe is lovely very good team."
• "The staff at the cafe were friendly even though it was a busy Sunday afternoon."
• "EveryoneActive have great staff who were super helpful when I wanted to book a fb pitch space for my son's bday party!"
• "Staff are always exemplary and the whole place is spotless."

Cons:

• "The general manager... was little aggressive in his manner in expressing the opening and closing times."
• "The service is poor in communication and in demand analysis as my first enquiry was sent in July."
• "Another lady... was quite abrupt and unfriendly in the mornings."
• "Extremely disappointed in the attitude of the staff."
• "The staff are busy talking and good at one thing only (kicking peoples out) around 8:30 PM."

Cleanliness and Maintenance

Pros:

• "Its kept very clean and it's open till evening, night time is closed."
• "Well maintained, lots of park staff presence and generally well behaved people."
• "The park's cleanliness and overall organisation are noteworthy, creating a pleasant environment for visitors."
• "Clean, clear and wide footpaths, the whole park is easily accessible and wheelchair friendly."