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Robin Grove Recreation Ground is situated in Syon and Brentford Lock Ward, and sits alongside the Grand Union Canal. It is one of Hounslow's few waterside open spaces, and has recently undertaken development of a new footbridge across the canal to improve access to Brentford Station and the town's centre.
The works also include improvements to Robin Grove Recreation Ground with organisation Waterside Places contributing funds towards landscaping improvements.
August 2025
2025 Update
New Playground
Following on from the various engagements regarding the playground at Robin Grove Recreation Ground, we are pleased to inform you that the brand-new playground has officially opened.
This playground will be junior focused and have a variety of play features; from swings to sensory panels.
These works began Monday, 26 May 2025 and opened end of August 2025.
10 March 2025- Orchard tree planting organised by Brentford FC and the Council, took place at Robin Grove. A community event which involved a local school, the mayor ,councillors and members of the football club all getting stuck in with planting apples and pears for the community orchard. We look forward to seeing these trees bloom and bear fruit and once they do you are welcome to pick them but please do not break the branches.
Robin Grove Recreation Ground is situated in Syon and Brentford Lock Ward, and sits alongside the Grand Union Canal. It is one of Hounslow's few waterside open spaces, and has recently undertaken development of a new footbridge across the canal to improve access to Brentford Station and the town's centre.
The works also include improvements to Robin Grove Recreation Ground with organisation Waterside Places contributing funds towards landscaping improvements.
August 2025
2025 Update
New Playground
Following on from the various engagements regarding the playground at Robin Grove Recreation Ground, we are pleased to inform you that the brand-new playground has officially opened.
This playground will be junior focused and have a variety of play features; from swings to sensory panels.
These works began Monday, 26 May 2025 and opened end of August 2025.
10 March 2025- Orchard tree planting organised by Brentford FC and the Council, took place at Robin Grove. A community event which involved a local school, the mayor ,councillors and members of the football club all getting stuck in with planting apples and pears for the community orchard. We look forward to seeing these trees bloom and bear fruit and once they do you are welcome to pick them but please do not break the branches.
Robin Grove Recreation Ground Improvements has finished this stage
A door knocking exercise with Cllr Bowring in the first week of January 2024
Letter drop to residents on the road leading to the Park,
x2 face to face sessions at the Digital Dock at Brentford High Street on the 3rd week of January took place early this year to start the Phase 1 improvements at Robin Grove Recreation Ground.
February 2024
Robin Grove Recreation Ground Improvements has finished this stage
Phase 1 access to the riverside, fencing, soil works and MUGA refurbishment has now been completed.
Fencing along the riverside – bow top railing.
Fencing along the allotment edge – high metal mesh fence
Fencing around wooded area
Soil works and reseeding
Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) – 2 side panels refurbished and resurfacing.
March-April 2024
Robin Grove Recreation Ground Improvements has finished this stage
Phase 1 estimated completion
April-June 2024
Robin Grove Recreation Ground Improvements has finished this stage
Site handed back to contractors to complete the footbridge.
June- December 2024
Robin Grove Recreation Ground Improvements has finished this stage
Engagement on playground designs
January- April 2025
Robin Grove Recreation Ground Improvements has finished this stage
3rd and 4th week of August x2 Brentford Library drop in sessions with residents to explore playground design ideas.
Design specification to be confirmed end of November.
Phase 2 works to begin
Finalising playground designs
Commission of play contractor
May - July 2025
Robin Grove Recreation Ground Improvements has finished this stage
Play installations
End of August 2025
Robin Grove Recreation Ground Improvements is currently at this stage
Playground complete and open
Signage for playground ordered, awaiting installation
August 2025
