Community park ranger service
Who we are
The community park ranger
service has been created out of the old park service to reflect our
new community focus.
We provide a friendly face for the park
by working for and with the local community and promotes
responsible usage and ownership of parks and open spaces within the
borough.
The service is split into two areas, north and
south, to ensure that we provide an efficient and responsive
service at a local level.
The northern team has two bases, one in
Bethnal Green Gardens and one in
Victoria Park.
The southern team's main base is in Poplar
Recreation Ground.
Both teams work seven days a week till dusk in
the summer and winter. The community park rangers wear a
distinctive blue uniform, which distinguishes them from other staff
working in parks.
What we do
Our work includes:
- patrolling playgrounds, open spaces, cemeteries and nature
reserves and inspecting the parks and facilities whilst on
site
- assisting and informing park users
- working to resolve any conflict issues, for example vandalism,
and discouraging and reporting any form of antisocial behaviour,
whether it affects other users, wildlife or the facilities
themselves
- carrying out park maintenance projects
- encouraging appropriate behaviour, mutual co-operation and
consideration from all groups using public spaces and, if
necessary, enforce the relevant regulations
- providing a reassuring presence in our parks to encourage a
sense of security and to provide helpful information.
Events
Community park rangers also organise and
assist in a wide range of community events. The annual events and activities programme for
the parks includes something for everyone, from arts and crafts to
sports events.
Community park ranger
offices
The main office in the borough is at:
Victoria
Park
Telephone: 020 8985 1957
There are other ranger stations around the
borough. These stations are not always staffed, so please call in
again if there is no one around.
- Victoria Park in Bow
- Bethnal Green Gardens in Bethnal Green
- King Edward Memorial Park in Wapping
The community park rangers aim to provide
up-to-date information and help to all visitors. The centres will
be the places to visit to find out about the history and ecology of
our parks, current events and local activities.
How you can help the
community park rangers
You can help us by:
- giving us ideas and views on the parks and how they are
used
- providing feedback on our events, parks and facilities
- suggesting practical ways that we can improve or develop
parks
- reporting vandalism or damage
- using our facilities responsibly
- if you are a dog owner, by keeping your dog under control in
the park and removing dog waste
How to contact us
For more information or to give feedback on
the service please contact the community park ranger service areas
managers:
Tel (north): 020 8533 2057
Tel (south): 020 7510 2950
E-mail: parks@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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