Sports
The London 2012 Games will of course leave behind some of the best sporting and recreation facilities the capital and country has ever seen. This includes the Olympic Stadium, the Aquatics Centre, the VeloPark and many open spaces throughout the Park.
After the Games, these sites will be transformed so that they can be used by local people, clubs and organisations, as well as high performance athletes. The aim is that these facilities will promote healthy living, inspire physical activity and participation in sport. They'll also help train future champions and attract major sporting events, visitors and business.
The big venues listed below will be complemented by a range of new facilities and outdoor spaces designed for sports, recreation and play in and around the Park.
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At the heart of the Park, the Olympic Stadium will be a
world-class athletics venue. It will host We're currently working with London United and England 2018 to
examine the feasibility of the Currently, we are seeking a solution for the long-term use of the Olympic Stadium after the London 2012 Games that maximises value for money in serving both the needs of the local community and elite sport. Following a positive response to our soft market testing exercise earlier this year, we are inviting bids for the right to lease the Stadium on a commercial long-term basis following the 2012 Games. For more information, visit our dedicated Olympic Stadium page. |
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One of the main gateways to the Park, the Aquatics Centre is a
truly iconic building with two 50 The Aquatics Centre will be transformed after the Games for
public use and athlete training, with The pools have innovative movable walls and floors that mean the
large pools can be made |
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A world-class facility for competitive and leisure cycling, the
VeloPark will be available for hire, club Run by Lee Valley
Regional Park Authority, the VeloPark will be an elite athlete,
club, and recreational usage facility. It will have a performance
cycling arena featuring a 250m indoor track, an outdoor BMX course,
mountain bike trails and a road cycle circuit to follow. The
VeloPark will be a dedicated venue for the recreation, training and
competitive needs of all types of cyclists at all |
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The Multi-Use Arena, also known as Arena 3 or the Handball Arena
during the Games, is a 6,000 The Arena will be one of the first venues to open after the
Games and is located on the west of Its flexible design means it will be used for all levels of
sports participation and non sporting |
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With a sporting history dating back over a century, the Eton
Manor site in Waltham Forest will Run by Lee Valley
Regional Park Authority, Eton Manor will comprise a 3,000
capacity hockey |
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Aside from the sporting facilities, one of the most significant
developments within the Olympic Located in the north-west corner of the Park, these will be home
to the world's media for the 2012 We are committed to the Press and Broadcast Centres becoming a
major employment site after We are presently looking into a range of uses and possibilities
for the Press and
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Get more detailed information about each of the Olympic Park sports venues in the section 'The Venues'.
