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Willesden Local Board.
ground, with a knoll in the centre from which an
excellent view of the surrounding country can be
obtained; the top of it is about 50 feet above the
neighbouring land.
Queen's Park
Consists of about 30 acres in the North Ward, the
southern boundary being near to the North Western
Railway, and the northern near the North London
Railway; it is within easy access of the populous
part of South Kilburn; it is divided into two parts,
the lower portion of an ornamental character, and
the upper a recreation ground, greatly taken
advantage of by children for cricket and games.
The Harlesden portion of the West Ward has also
a distinct advantage in having the large open space
of Wormwood Scrubs immediately to the south of
it, which is never likely to be built upon. Although
not perhaps of much advantage as a recreation
ground for the youth of our district, yet that there
should be such an open space within a short distance
will be a great gain as buildings increase. There is
also Old Ooak Common adjoining the north-western
side of the Scrubs which it is to be hoped will likewise
remain unbuilt upon.
Paddington Recreation Ground.
This ground, which consists of about 22 acres,
has been preserved for recreation by the joint action
of the local authorities contiguous to it. It is
situated in Paddington, but is near to the southeastern
border of the South Ward, and preserves
an open space in a thickly populated part. Under
the Paddington Recreation Act of 1893 the Local
Board subscribed the sum of £1,000 towards the
purchase of the ground. The total amount required
was £33,000.