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  • London’s best local parks

  • By Time Out editors

  • Londoners know true paradise is to be found out in the capital's scruffier patches. We visit our favourite local grassy oases, and pit park against park in a competition to see which one scrubs up best


  • Clissold Park, N16

    A splash of urban greenery that reflects Stokie’s boho charm, topped off with its own stately home.

    Springfield Park, E5
    A hidden enclave in the east that’s tricky to reach but well worth the effort for nature lovers.

    Battersea Park, SW11
    A superb Thames vista, a cute children’s zoo and superb sports facilities make this green space a top London retreat.

    Ravenscourt Park, W6

    A peaceful west London refuge that is often overlooked for its more famous neighbours.
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    Gladstone Park, NW2
    Tip-top sports facilities, pretty flower gardens and great city views ensure return visits to this north London oasis.

    Brockwell Park, SE24
    A true southern beauty with a proud anti-fascist history and Lambeth Country Show.

    Finsbury Park, N4
    It may not be in the most tranquil locale, but this hub of shrubbery is as diverse as its community.

    Victoria Park, E9
    Flora, fauna, fireworks and faded Victorian glory in this East End corker – it’s our winning park!

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13 comments

  1. Posted by Dan on 12 Jun 2009 11:30

    As part of the £8.9 million restoration grant from Hackney Council and Lottery funds. Hopefully the football Goalposts will be fixed, and the basketball hoops sorted.
    Actually why dosn't the Council ask the community what they would like to see improved in the park?
    Is this too far fetched. An outdoor Sculture on the form of a type of rock looking surface that doubles as an outdoor freeclimbing rock for children and adults to climb around. It has movable climbing holds. Oh and outdoor ping pong tables like the one in London Fields?
    Your thoughts.

  2. Posted by adsas on 05 May 2009 13:14

    the squatters, on the contrary, cleaned up the place that has been mismanaged by hackney council for a number of years allowing prostitutes, junkies and graffiti kids to trash it at their will.
    they've put a lot of energy into clearance and planting stuff around and been evicted for no purpose and all their hard work trashed to leave place to, once again, a bare, uninviting picture.
    i hope michael dixon, mark white and other hackney parks officials burn in hell long and nice.

  3. Posted by Mike on 20 Apr 2009 19:45

    Can anyone tell me the circumference of Clissold?

  4. Posted by J Powder on 25 Sep 2008 15:24

    The squatters in the house on the edge of Clissold park were doing no harm, it added some colour and variety to the palce.

  5. Posted by Mark on 12 Sep 2008 10:07

    I really have no idea wat you are trying to say. I won't use sarcasm again as it's clearly been lost into oblivion...

  6. Posted by shami on 12 Sep 2008 05:55

    you are very right opinion Mr. Mark I agree with your comments becuase in all the conjested atmospher its caused the pure groom health for the human being thats why i love vic part and also you said right thing, but whilst trends die, quality lives on. its so nice of you

  7. Posted by Mark on 11 Sep 2008 08:46

    Thanks for that Shami, we get a really good idea of your opinion from that post.
    Technically not a park, but Hampstead Heath has to be the nicest outdoor space in London. Okay not as 'trendy' as Vic park, but whilst trends die, quality lives on.

  8. Posted by shami on 11 Sep 2008 08:18

    no like the victoira park and i hope it wil win and you Sophie dont has perfect information and i love this park toooooooooo much as you think about it

  9. Posted by Sophie on 10 Sep 2008 07:35

    I loooooveeeeee Vicky Park!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

  10. Posted by shami on 09 Sep 2008 06:52

    very nice magazine which keep in touch with the culture of the london city its os beautifful for me

  11. Posted by Gooka on 08 Sep 2008 10:43

    Vic Park wins.
    Yes!!!!!

  12. Posted by David on 05 Sep 2008 16:13

    What about Waterlow Park, Highgate?

  13. Posted by Nicola on 05 Sep 2008 09:18

    Hi - re the Parks, specifically Battersea Park's description.
    I'm sure "Getting In" to Battersea Park is better than 4/10, more like 8/10, and being almost flat it's very accessible. Public transport - not just the trains from Waterloo and Victoria (and Surrey and Middlesex) plus the London Bridge route and the 137 bus but several other buses pass the park or along Battersea Park Rd from the 452 from Kensal Green and Kensington, the 344 from Liverpool St, and there's the 156 from Wimbledon. Even the 360 bus (South Kensington to Elephant & Castle) stops just over Chelsea Bridge so the visitor gets a short walk across Chelsea Bridge with fabulous river views with the Power Station, or you can catch one of the 3 buses that cross the bridge, including the 44 (Tooting-Victoria).
    As far as fun goes - it's a wonderful place to learn to rollerblade especially near the Pagoda (lessons and group skating) and what about the bike hire place which hires out all sorts of bikes for all ages?
    Lastly, Battersea Park's famous annual November firework display is brilliant and excellent value.

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