Opportunities to run fitness sessions in our parks

We have a great opportunity for fitness professionals to run sessions in our parks. This includes personal training or group fitness sessions including pilates and yoga.

If you would like to use a Tower Hamlets park to run a group exercise or personal training session, you need a licence.

Find out how to become one of our licensed fitness operators. We do not allow unlicensed businesses to operate in our parks.


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Poplar Recreation Ground

Poplar Recreation GroundSize: 1 - 5 hectares

Address: Hale Street London, E14    

Facilities

  • fully inclusive playground designed for children aged 5 – 18
  • Bowls green - pay to play
  • Tennis - pay to play
  • Netball
  • Basketball
  • Multi use games pitch

The park currently holds a Green Flag Award.

Mile End Park green flag award

Memorial to the children of Upper North Street School

The Poplar Recreation Ground Memorial commemorates 18 children killed at Upper North Street School in Poplar on 13 June 1917 during the First World War. It was the first daylight bombing attack on London by fixed-wing aircraft.

Poplar Rates Rebellion mural and information panel

The exterior wall of the park in Hale Street is home to the mural commemorating the Poplar Rates Rebellion in 1921 when 30 Poplar councillors were sent to prison for refusing to collect taxes local people couldn't afford to pay.  In 2021 the mural was restored to mark the centenary of their imprisonment.  A heritage panel giving more information about the events of 1921 has been put into the park, near the entrance from Hale Street. 

Sports courts refurbishment

The tennis courts have been refurbished.  Improvements include:

  • resurfacing,
  • new posts
  • new nets and
  • repairs to fencing

The Multi-Use Games Area  has been refurbished.  Improvements include:

  • Resurfacing and new line markings. 

 

Nearest DLR station: All Saints

Bus: 15,115 and D6    

For more information please contact the Parks and Open Spaces Service at parks@towerhamlets.gov.uk. 

Before you travel please visit Transport For London (TFL) for directions and maps.