Richmond wants to know what you want from your local sports centre
13 August 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Richmond Council has opened a short survey asking residents to share their views on activities at Council-managed sports and fitness centres, with responses accepted until Wednesday 30 September.
The council says it wants to understand which activities people already enjoy, what they would like to see more of, and how its facilities can better serve the community. Feedback will be used to shape future programmes, classes and timetables across the borough's centres.
For Barnes residents, the nearest Council-managed facility is Pools on the Park in Richmond, which offers gym sessions, swimming, fitness classes and family activities. The survey takes only a few minutes to complete and covers all age groups and activity levels, from casual gym-goers to people interested in structured classes or children's parties.
It is worth taking part: this kind of consultation directly influences which classes run, at what times and how frequently, so responses from Barnes can help ensure the offer reflects what SW13 residents actually want. The survey is available via the Richmond Council website.