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Abbott Road recreation ground
Abbot Road
London E14
Under 1 hectare
Facilities:
- Multi-games pitch
- Basketball
- Small-side football
Ackroyd Drive open spaces
Ackroyd Drive
London E3
Under 1 hectare
Albert Gardens
Albert Gardens
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Park is locked over night.
All Saints Churchyard
Bazely Street
London E14
Under 1 hectare
Facilities:
- Multi-games pitch
- Basketball
- Small-side football
Allen Gardens
Buxton Street
London E1
Size (hectares) 1.97
Facilities:
- Play area for ages 4 and below
- Play area for ages 5 and above
- Multi-use games pitch
- Farms and animals
- The farm offers volunteering opportunities, corporate challenges & animal handling
- Participate in workshops on dairying
- Refreshments
- Toilets
Alder Street
London E1
Size (hectares) 0.48
Find out more about Altab Ali Park
Facilities:
- Play area for ages 4 and below
- Play area for ages 5 and above
- Floodlight Turf area
- Benches
The park contains few notable tombs:
- The outline of the original church and a memorial.
- The Shaheed Minar monument.
The park currently holds a Green Flag Award
Alton Street open space
Alton Street
London E14
Under 1 hectare
Arbour Square Gardens
Arbour Square
London E1
Under 1 hectare
This park is locked over night.
Lindfield Street
London E14
Size (hectares) 4.95
Major refurbishment of the park is taking place. Find out about our plans for a new, improved Bartlett Park
Facilities:
- fully inclusive playground designed for children aged 5 – 18
- Grass football pitch
- adult gym
- Walkway
- dog walk area
- garden
Baxendale Street Gardens
Baxendale Street
London E2
Under 1 hectare
Facilities:
Beaumont Square Gardens
Beaumont Square
London E1
Size (hectares) 0.40
Facilities:
- Play area for ages 4 and below
- Play area for ages 5 and above
- Walkway
Belgrave Street open space
Belgrave Street
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Cambridge Heath Road
London E2
Size (hectares) - 3.51
Park is locked over night.
Facilities:
- Play area for ages 4 and below
- Play area for ages 5 and above
- Basketball
- Tennis - pay to play
- Small-side football
- Netball
- Flower Beds
- Site of History
- Toilets
More information about Bethnal Green Gardens
Bonner Hall Gate
Approach Road
London E3
Under 1 hectare
Boundary Gardens
Arnold Circus
London E2
Under 1 hectare
Facilities:
Bow Churchyard (St.Mary's)
Bow Road
London E3
Under 1 hectare
Bromley Recreation Ground (also known as Bob's Park)
This park is managed by the Bromley By Bow Centre.
St. Leonards Street
London E3
Size (hectares) 0.62
Facilities:
- Playground
- Interesting planting
- Walkway
- Café/Coffee shop
The park currently holds a Green Flag Award
Caledonian Wharf
Caledonian Wharf Road
London E14
Under 1 hectare
Canrobert Street open space
Canrobert Street
London E2
Size (hectares) 0.30
Carlton Square and Gardens
Carlton Square
London E1
Size (hectares) 0.78
Facilities:
- Lawns
- Flower Beds
- Seats
- Fountain
This park is locked over night.
Carron and Continental Wharf
St. Katharine's Way
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Castle Wharf
Orchard Place
London E14
Under 1 hectare
Cavell Street Gardens
Cavell Street
London E1
Under 1 hectare
The Cemetery Park is managed by Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park who organise an extensive events programme.
Southern Grove
London E3
Size (hectares) 10.93
This park is locked over night.
Facilities:
- Memorial
- 33 acres of nature reserve
- Site of History
- Ackroyd drive
- Meadows, glades and Woodland walks
- Friends Group
- Pond/Lake
- Ecology park/Building
The park currently holds a Green Flag Award
Chicksand Ghat (Chicksand Street open space)
Chicksand Street
London E1
Size (hectares) 0.23
Christchurch Gardens
Commercial Street
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Compass Point
Mariners Mews
London E14
Under 1 hectare
Cotton Street open space
Cotton Street
London E14
Under 1 hectare
Dockers Tanner open space
Dockers Tanner Road
London E14
Under 1 hectare
Fern Street open space
Fern Street
London E2
Under 1 hectare
Ford Square Gardens
Ford Square
London E1
Size (hectares) 0.17
Facilities:
- Play area for ages 4 and below
- Many notable London plant trees
- Planting
- Walkway
Friars Mead open space
Friars Mead
London E14
Under 1 hectare
Furze Green open space
Furze Green Road
London E14
Size (hectares) 1.14
Facilities:
- Play area for ages 4 and below
- Play area for ages 5 and above
- Walkway
Glamis Adventure Playground
Glamis Road
London E1
Size (hectares) 0.16
This adventure playground won the London Adventure playground of the year Award 2007 which was judged by young people.
Globe Road open space
Globe Road
London E2
Under 1 hectare
Gosling Gardens
Bigland Street
London E1
Size (hectares) 0.25
Facilities:
- Play area
- Ball games facilities
- Seating areas
- Walkway
Great Eastern Slipway
Napier Avenue
London E14
Under 1 hectare
Grove Hall Park
Fairfield Road
London E3
Size (hectares) 1.19
Park is locked over night.
Facilities:
- Play area for ages 4 and below
- Play area for ages 5 and above
- Site of history
- Ball games area
- Walk paths
- Furniture
- Planting
- A mural
- A small walled memorial garden
Hancock Road open space
Hancock Road
London E3
Under 1 hectare
Hardinge Street open space
Hardinge Street
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Hellings Street Playpark
Hellings Street
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Facilities:
- Play area for ages 4 and below
- Play area for ages 5 and above
- Small side football
- Seating area
- Walk way
Ion Square Gardens
Warner Place
London E2
1 - 5 hectares
Facilities:
- Play area for ages 4 and below
- Play area for ages 5 and above
- Nature conservation
Island Gardens
Saunders Ness Road
London E14
1 - 5 hectares
More information about Island Gardens.
Facilities:
The park currently holds a Green Flag Award
Jesus Green
Quilter Street
London E2
Under 1 hectare
Johnsons Drawdock
Ferry Street
London E14
Under 1 hectare
Jolly's Green
Joshua Street
London E14
Under 1 hectare
Facilities:
King Edward Memorial Park
Glamis Road
London E1
1 - 5 hectares
Please note that access to the riverside is currently blocked due to the Thames Tideway Project. Find out more about the project. The park is open and will remain open throughout the course of the project. From 2020 Tower Hamlets Council will be working with the community to extensively refurbish the park.
Planning King Edward Memorial Park
Park is locked over night.
Facilities:
- Play area for ages 4 and below
- Play area for ages 5 and above
- Bowls green - pay to play
- Tennis - pay to play
- Small-side football
- Bandstand
- Nature conservation
- Floral displays
Kings Wharf
Newell Street
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Langdon Park
Bright Street
London E14
1 - 5 hectares
Book a sports pitch at Langdon Park
Facilities:
- Play area for ages 4 and below
- Play area for ages 5 and above
- Grass football pitch - pay to play
Library Place
Cable Street
London E1
Under 1 hectare
London Wall
Tower Hill
London E1
Under 1 hectare
London Yard
Amsterdam Road
London E14
Under 1 hectare
Maconochies Wharf
Blasker Walk
London E14
Under 1 hectare
Mallon Gardens
Commercial Street
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Masthouse Terrace
Masthouse Terrace
London E14
Under 1 hectare
Park is locked over night.
Smart Street
London E2
1 - 5 hectares
Facilities:
- Play area for ages 4 and below
- Play area for ages 5 and above
- Basketball
- Multi use games area
- Small side football
- Grass football pitch - pay to play
The park currently holds a Green Flag Award
Mercers Burial Ground
Whitehorse Road
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Middleton Green
Middleton Street
London E2
Under 1 hectare
Facilities:
Grove Road/Burdett Road
London E3
Over 10 hectares
Facilities:
- Play area for ages 4 and below
- Play area for ages 5 and above
- Adventure park for 5 plus
- Play centre (children's park) for age 0 to 4
- Picnic area
- Art in the park
- Ranger station
- Toilets
- Car park (Arts Centre)
The park currently holds a Green Flag Award
Mile End Road open space
Mile End Road
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Mile End Road Verges
Mile End Road
London E2
Under 1 hectare
Millwall Park
Stebondale Street
London E14
5 - 10 hectares
Facilities:
- Outdoor Gym
- Play centre for ages 4 and below
- Play area for ages 4 and below
- Play area for ages 5 and above
- Bowls green - pay to play
- Cricket - pay to play
- Grass football pitch - pay to play
- Rugby pitch - pay to play
- Centre for hire
The park currently holds a Green Flag Award
The park is managed by Mudchute Park and Farm Trust. There is a wide range of facilities and events. Find out more at the park and farm website.
Pier Street
London E14
Over 10 hectares
Facilities:
The park currently holds a Green Flag Award
Museum Gardens
Cambridge Heath Road
London E2
1 - 5 hectares
Park is locked over night.
Newcastle Drawdock
Saunders Ness Road
London E14
Under 1 hectare
Paradise Gardens
Paradise Row
London E2
Under 1 hectare
Park is locked over night.
Pennyfields open space
Pennyfields
London E14
Under 1 hectare
Pollard Square
Pollard Row
London E2
Under 1 hectare
Facilities:
Poplar Parkway
Castor Lane
London E14
Under 1 hectare
Hale Street
London E14
1 - 5 hectares
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
More information on Poplar Recreation Ground
The park currently holds a Green Flag Award
Prestons Road open space
Prestons Road
London E14
Under 1 hectare
Prospect Park
Devons Road
London E14
Under 1 hectare
Raines Mansions
Raine Street
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Ravenscroft Park
Ravenscroft Street
London E2
Under 1 hectare
Facilities:
- Play area for ages 5 and above
- Basketball
- Multi use games pitch
Rectory Gardens
Commercial Road
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Rope Walk Gardens
Golding Street
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Facilities:
Ropemakers Fields
Narrow Street
London E14
1 - 5 hectares
Rounton Road open space
Rounton Road
London E3
Under 1 hectare
Facilities:
Schoolhouse Lane Pitch
Cable Street
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Facilities:
- Small side football pitch
- Basketball
Selwyn Green
Selwyn Road
London E3
Under 1 hectare
Shandy Park
Harford Street
London E1
1 - 5 hectare
Facilities:
- Outdoor Gym
- Multi use games pitch
- Play area for ages 4 and below
- Play area for ages 5 and above
- Small side football pitch
- Basketball
Sidney Square Gardens
Sidney Street
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Silvocea Wharf
Leamouth
London E14
Under 1 hectare
Westferry Road
London E14
1 - 5 hectares
Facilities:
- Outdoor Gym
- Play area for ages 4 and below
- Play area for ages 5 and above
The park currently holds a Green Flag Award
St. Annes Churchyard
Three Colt Street
London E1
Under 1 hectare
St. Bartholomews Gardens
Buckhurst Street
London E2
Under 1 hectare
Facilities:
- Play centre for ages 4 and below
St. Dunstans Churchyard
Stepney High Street
London E1
1 - 5 hectares
Facilities:
Cannon Street Road
London E1
1-5 hectares
Facilities:
- Memorial
- Art in the park
- Play area
The park currently holds a Green Flag Award
St. James Gardens
Ratcliffe Lane
London E14
Under 1 hectare
St. Johns Gardens
Scandrett Street
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Facilities:
- Play area for ages 4 and below
- Play area for ages 5 and above
- Multi use games pitch
- Tennis - pay to play
St. Johns Park
Manchester Road
London E14
Under 1 hectare
St. Matthews Church Gardens
St.Matthews Row
London E2
Under 1 hectare
Stepney Clocktower
Stepney Green
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Stepney Green Gardens
Stepney Green
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Stepney Way
London E1
1 - 5 hectares
Please note, due to coronavirus we are not currently taking bookings for the Stepney Green Astroturf or sports pitches at Stepney Green Park
Facilities:
- Play area for ages 4 and below
- Play area for ages 5 and above
- Grass football pitches - pay to play
- Artificial grass pitch - pay to play
The park currently holds a Green Flag Award
Stonebridge Wharf
Carr Street
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Stoneyard Lane Gardens
Stoneyard Lane
London E14
Under 1 hectare
Swedenborg Gardens
Wellclose Street
London E1
1 - 5 hectares
Facilities:
- Play area for ages 4 and below
- Play area for ages 5 and above
Tower Hill Approach
Tower Hill
London EC3
Under 1 hectare
Trafalgar Gardens
White Horse Lane
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Facilities:
- Basketball
- Multi use games areas
- Play area for ages 5 and above
Tredegar Square Gardens
Tredegar Square
London E3
Under 1 hectare
Park is locked over night.
Trinity Gardens
Upper North Street
London E14
Under 1 hectare
Facilities:
Tower Hill
London EC3
Under 1 hectare
Temporary park closure
From Monday 13 July 2020 Trinity Square Gardens will be closed for the duration of 35 days whilst carrying out essential works
You are free to enjoy over 120 other parks in Tower Hamlets.
Your nearest parks are Tower Hill Terrace, Swedenborg Gardens, and Wapping Gardens.
Map of Tower Hamlets parks
We apologise for any inconvenience
Park is locked over night.
Facilities:
More information on Trinity Square Gardens
The park currently holds a Green Flag Award
Twelve Trees Crescent
Devas Street
London E3
Under 1 hectare
Vallance Road Gardens
Vallance Road
London E2
1 - 5 hectares
Vaughan Way open space
Vaughan Way
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Grove Road
London E3
Over 80 hectares
Park is locked over night.
Facilities:
- Play area for ages 4 and below
- Play area for ages 5 and above
- Play centre for ages 4 and below
- Bowls Green - pay to play
- Cricket - pay to play
- Grass football pitches - pay to play
- Tennis - pay to play
- Art in the Park
- Drive in facilities for Blue Badge holders
- Car parks
- Picnic areas
- Ranger Station
- Floral displays
- Memorial
- Bandstand
- Refreshments
- Skate space
- Toilets
The park currently holds a Green Flag Award
Virginia Gardens
Virginia Road
London E2
Under 1 hectare
Wapping Canal System
Wapping
London E1
1 - 5 hectares
Wapping Gardens
Tench Street
London E1
1 - 5 hectares
Park is locked over night.
Facilities:
- Play centre for ages 4 and below
- Play area for ages 4 and below
- Play area for ages 5 and above
- Small side football
- Tennis - pay to play
Wapping Green
Wapping Lane
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Wapping Rose Gardens
Green Bank
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Park is locked over night.
Wapping Woods
John Rennie Walk
London E1
1 - 5 hectares
Warner Green open space
Warner Place
London E2
Under 1 hectare
Waterside Gardens
Wapping High Street
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Viaduct Street
London E2
5 - 10 hectares
Facilities:
- Adventure Park for ages 4 and below
- Play area for ages 4 and below
- Grass football pitch
- Nature Conservation
- Art in the Park
Book a sports pitch in Weavers Fields
The park currently holds a Green Flag Award
White Horse Lane open space
White Horse Lane
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Whitehorse Road Park
Whitehorse Road
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Facilities:
- Play area for ages 4 and below
- Adventure Park for ages 5 and above
Wyvis Street open space
Wyvis Street
London E14
Under 1 hectare
York Square Gardens
York Square
London E1
Under 1 hectare
Park is locked over night.