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Battersea Park Sports Ground refurbishment complete for Wandsworth Council
23 Jul 2026
Battersea Park Sports Ground / Wandsworth Council
Alliance Leisure has successfully completed the refurbishment of the all-weather sports ground at Battersea Park for Wandsworth Council, securing the future of one of London's most valued community sports facilities.
Delivered through an investment of approximately £600,000 by Wandsworth Council, the project has transformed the existing artificial turf pitches, replacing ageing playing surfaces with modern, high-performance systems designed to support intensive community use for years to come.
Procured through the UK Leisure Framework, owned and managed by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd (DLL), the scheme was delivered by Alliance Leisure alongside specialist delivery partners SSL Group Ltd and Velocity Sports Ltd.
The refurbishment ensures the facility continues to meet the standards required for England Hockey accreditation, safeguarding its role as a home for West London hockey clubs while also supporting football, schools and wider community sport.
Located within one of London's most iconic parks, the sports ground plays an important role in encouraging physical activity, supporting local clubs and providing accessible sporting opportunities for residents of all ages. The investment reflects Wandsworth Council's continued commitment to maintaining high-quality leisure infrastructure that benefits both current and future generations.
Steve Winter-Rose, delivery manager at Alliance Leisure, said: "We're delighted to have completed this refurbishment as Battersea Park is a hugely important sporting venue. The project demonstrates the value of investing in existing sports infrastructure, extending the lifespan of well-used facilities while creating modern playing environments that meet the expectations of clubs, governing bodies and the wider community.”
Speaking at an event to celebrate the opening of the pitches, Councillor Ethan Brooks, cabinet member for environment at Wandsworth Council said: "It's fantastic to see local school children enjoying these newly upgraded facilities in Battersea Park. These improvements will benefit residents of all ages, from young people taking part in school sport to community groups, footballers, hockey players and cricketers using the park throughout the year.
"Projects like these are helping to create more opportunities for people to be active, improve their wellbeing and enjoy high-quality sports facilities close to home, all at no additional cost to residents. Together, these upgrades strengthen Battersea Park's reputation as not only one of London's best green spaces, as proven by the recent Green Flag award, but a place to enjoy sport and exercise as well."
With the refurbished pitches now back in use, Battersea Park is well placed to continue supporting grassroots sport and active lifestyles across the borough for many years ahead.
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Our company goal as we emerge from
the pandemic is to stand side-by-side
with partners and not just help the
sector recover but truly thrive. We are
constantly innovating and are currently
exploring new activities, alongside best
in class health, leisure and wellbeing
solutions. We are committed to
continuing to measure the social value
created across our developments and
use the National Themes Outcomes
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Testimonial
"Over the coming years, Denbighshire Leisure will continue to work with Alliance
Leisure, breaking down investment barriers to ensure communities across the UK have
access to the facilities they need to live more active, health and prosperous lives."
– Jamie Groves, managing director at Denbighshire Leisure
– Jamie Groves, managing director at Denbighshire Leisure
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