The 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games used a mixture of new venues, existing venues and historic facilities. A few temporary facilities were constructed as well in Hyde Park and Horse Guards Parade.
The majority of venues were located within Greater London with additional venues in such places the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy. The football tournament was staged at several grounds around the UK.
Work began on the Park in December 2006, when a sports hall in Eton Manor was pulled down.
The athletes' village in Portland was completed in September 2011.
In November 2004, the plans for the Olympic Park were revealed. The plans for the site involved the redevelopment of 500 acres of East London and required compulsory purchase orders of property.