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Paddington Recreation Ground

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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. The area covered by the park has "Conservation Area" status. It was selected in 1995 by the LEU as a non-statutory Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC).: 8 

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Paddington Recreation Ground
Grantully Road, London Maida Vale

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Richard Beachcroft Pavilion

Grantully Road
W9 1LW London, Maida Vale
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