Park Life: The legacy of London's Olympic venues

The Assembly's Economy, Culture and Sport Committee has reviewed the legacy plans for the Aquatics Centre, Handball Arena, Velopark and Eton Manor tennis and hockey centre.

It recommends that the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) and the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority (LVRPA), work together to promote the four venues as a single destination open to the public for at least 80% of the time.

Recognising that the venues are likely to need continued public subsidy after the Games, the report stresses the importance of increasing visitor numbers to encourage local regeneration. It also suggests that the OPLC look at developing new attractions around the venues, such as shops, markets, museums and sports taster sessions, to broaden their appeal.

The report calls on the OPLC and LVRPA to -

• Work together with the venue operators to promote the Olympic Park as a single leisure destination
• Develop joint ticketing arrangements to make it easier for visitors to plan their trip
• Ensure the venues are open to the public at least 80% of the time and affordable for the local community
• Develop complementary visitor attractions near the venues

The Committee also heard concerns about transport links to some of the venues, and is calling on the Mayor and TfL to look at improvements to Hackney Wick and Leyton stations as well as pedestrian access from the north of the park.

Read the full report and evidence recieved during the investigation: