Talacre Community Sports Centre in Kentish Town is undergoing renovations to make it accessible for everyone.
The work is being carried out in phases so the centre can remain open throughout, Camden Council said.
The centre will host community events this summer to celebrate the completion of the project.
The changes being made include 100 square metres of additional gymnastics space with new equipment, accommodating 15 extra gymnasts per session.
There will also be a new multi-purpose studio, increasing the capacity for adult classes to 25 per session, including a new programme of activities starting this summer and a new classroom space for young people’s physical education and training.
A new park-facing cafe with public toilets is also proposed.
Councillor Nadia Shah, cabinet member for voluntary sector, equalities, and cohesion, said: “This transformation reflects what Talacre Community Sports Centre is all about – offering a diverse range of sports and activities, new spaces for exercise and learning, and a park-side café for individuals and families of all ages to relax and connect.
“Ensuring the centre is as accessible as possible has been a key focus, making it a welcoming space with something for everyone in Camden.”
The centre will be made more accessible with a new lift and wheelchair storage area, as well as more accessible toilets, improved access to the park, and a revamped reception area.
Decarbonisation of the centre will begin as soon as the remodel is complete, a council spokesperson said.
The works, which will include the replacement of gas boilers with air source heat pumps, aims to reduce around 85 per cent of carbon associated with water heating and 44 per cent of carbon associated with gas heating.
The centre was fitted with solar panels in 2023, helping to reduce energy bills on the site for the next 20 years.
This remodel forms part of a wider programme of work part-funded by the council’s successful Levelling Up Fund bid.
