For generations the residents of Morshead Mansions have enjoyed the views and walks provided by Paddington Recreation Ground. Nowadays the park offers a wide range of sporting and leisure facilities.

There’s a restaurant and a well-equipped gym, and many outdoor facilities including:
Tennis – there are 7 open tarmac courts, 2 enclosed tarmac courts and 6 synthetic floodlit courts.
Five-a-side football / netball / basketball – 2 tarmac courts
Synthetic football / hockey pitch – 2 all weather pitches
Athletics Track – all weather six lane track
Cricket pitch – Village Green (May – September on a synthetic wicket)
Cricket nets – 4 nets, synthetic surfaces
Bowling Green – Situated behind the synthetic tennis courts. Bowls provided.
As any city dweller would expect, Maida Vale has the full range of shops, restaurants, leisure and pleasure pursuits. (CITY OF WESTMINSTER WEBSITE)

Quicktime VR of Paddington Recreation Ground

BUT JUST A STROLL AWAY IS …
‘Little Venice’ describes the area around the Grand Union canal, the longest canal in Britain that links London with Birmingham. Originally constructed during the early part of the 20th century, the picturesque waterway is about a 15 minutes walk from Morshead Mansions. (more information)

BUT JUST A STROLL AWAY IS …
The historical Paddington Basin site is being redeveloped. In September 2004 three new bridges were completed including the Helix Bridge located near West End Quay, which retracts to allow boats to pass, and the Station Bridge links travellers to Paddington Station.  (more information)