Hackney Downs
One of Hackney’s major green spaces, Hackney Downs opened as a public park in the heart of the borough in 1884.
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Check bug trails to explore these well-known gardens in Kensington.
Read MoreHighbury Fields
Large park, lots of open space.
Read MoreNewington Green
A busy, noisy roundabout but valuable in this area. TGC is developing a nature garden. Good trees and open space.
Read MoreParadise Park
Open space lined with trees, RSPB sparrow meadow, next to Freightliners Farm.
Read MoreCaledonian Park
Site of importance for nature conservation. Great site for a semi-immersive woodland feel.
Read MoreFortune Street Park
Just North of the Barbican, well tended open spaces, mature trees, gathering spots.
Read MoreBarnard Park
Good areas for gathering and exploring, trees to climb. Big pitch in middle but generally unused in school hours.
Read MoreWhittington Park
Whittington Park is a popular park in the north of the Islington, named after Dick Whittington. There are lots of things to do including playing sports and enjoying the wildlife pond.
Read MoreOxleas Woodlands
130 hectares of woodland and meadow in Greenwich. Much of it is designated ancient woodland and has been recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is also a nature reserve.
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