ActiveWestminster

📢 Our Park Maker's Scheme is now open for applications.

Are you a personal trainer, sports coach, or community organisation passionate about getting people active outdoors? We want YOU!

✅ FREE park access across Westminster
✅ Official accreditation & professional & recognition
✅ Instant marketing and promotion to thousands of residents
✅ Networking partnerships with community programmes

Don't let your passion stay on the sidelines. Stop Paying and start growing

👉🏻 Find out more on our dedicated Park Markers page and apply - link below!

When the city becomes a sauna, some of our less fortunate residents have nowhere to escape for relief ☀️🌡️

We're all just people trying to get through another day.

Small gestures can make a big impact. Please take a look at how you can help & share this info with others.

Let's make sure we look after each other 💙🙏🏼

Stay cool, stay safe.

⛔️ BARNSDALE ROAD PLAY STREET LAUNCHED CANCELLED ⛔️

Due to extreme heat warnings this week, we've made the difficult decision to cancel today's launch.

The safety of our residents always comes first.

Stay tuned for updates & stay cool & healthy 💙

🚨AMBER/RED HEAT WARNING - PLEASE READ, SHARE & STAY SAFE 🚨

Please follow the council's advice to stay safe during these dangerous temperatures, which are expected to be with until Thursday 25 June.

Stay safe Westminster - find more tips on Westminster City Council's website.

⚠️ Extreme heat this week🌡️

The Met Office has issued amber and red heat warnings until 11:59pm on Thursday 25 June.

Hot weather can affect anyone, but older people, young children and those with health conditions are most at risk. Please look after yourself and check in on vulnerable friends, family and neighbours.

More information on staying safe in hot weather: https://www.westminster.gov.uk/staying-well-hot-weather

🏸 Junior Squash Coaching at Queen Mother Sports Centre 🏸

Looking for a fun way for young people to stay active, build confidence and develop new skills?

Our 10-week Junior Squash Coaching Programme offers professional coaching for all abilities, from complete beginners to more experienced players.

📍 Queen Mother Sports Centre
📅 Every Tuesday
⏰ 5:00pm – 6:30pm
🎾 All equipment provided

Advance registration is required.

For more information or to register:
📞 07873 108320
📧 [email protected]

📢 Please note the upcoming track closures Paddington Recreation Ground due to a number of exciting sports days and community events taking place.

We’re thrilled to see the space being used for so many fantastic activities, but this does mean the track will be unavailable during the times listed below.

Thank you for your understanding and patience while these events are taking place. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the track as soon as possible! 🙌🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Sport belongs to everyone 🎾

We incredibly proud to see Paddington Recreation Ground hosting the Single Homeless Tennis Project every Friday aftertoon.

Run by Bright Ideas for Tennis in partnership with the Single Homeless Project, this initiative offers FREE, safe and supportive tennis sessions, built specifically for residents who have experienced homelessness. For one hour a week, participants can step onto the court, learn new skills, rebuild their confidence, and break the social isolation that often accompanies housing insecurity.

It's a brilliant reminder that breaking a barrier can be as simple as serving a ball.

Read more about this project is levelling the playing field for our residents in Westminster.

Forest Garden Closure - Monday 8 - Thurday 11 June

The Forest Garden will be closed on 9am - 3:30pm daily while Sayers Croft London runs Forest School sessions for children and we can carry out some maintenance in the Wildlife Garden.

Gates will be locked during sessions.

Thank you for your patience and understanding - normal access outside these hours! 🌳 🐝💚

We're excited to launch Barnsdale Road Play Street on Tuesday 23 June from 4-6pm.

This free community event will transform the street into a safe and welcoming space for children, families and neighbours to come together and enjoy an afternoon of play, movement and connection.

Activities include:
⚽️ Games and activities with Happy Lizzy Event Planning
🚲 Cycling support from Cycle Confident
🔧 Free bike checks from DrBike

As part of our Active Streets Programme, Play Streets help create healthier, more active and connected communities while giving children freedom to play safely close to home.

Come along and help us celebrate the launch! 🎉