Parks in London

Battersea Park

Large parkland with woods, boating lake, peace pagoda, adventure playground and children's zoo.

Hyde Park

Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.

Soho Square Gardens

Green escape from the hustle of central London - a shady space moments from a busy nightlife area.

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Streatham Common

Large open common with woods, wildflower meadows, formal gardens, plus paddling pool and play area.

Holland Park

Large park with woodland, sports facilities, playground and cafe, plus a Japanese Kyoto Garden.

Southwark Park

Public park opened in 1869, encompassing a bowling green, cafe, boating lake and bandstand.

Clissold Park

Sizeable local park with playground, paddling pool, aviary, animal enclosure & cafe.

Brockwell Park

A 19th-century park with flower gardens, historic buildings, playgrounds & sports facilities.

The Regent's Park

Modern, glass-clad cafe and sports administrative centre, with pitches and changing rooms.

Wimbledon Park

Well-known lakefront park offering open grassy fields, tennis, mini golf, a play area & a cafe.

Hampstead Heath

Green oasis for recreation, with swimming ponds, woodland and city views from Parliament Hill.

Primrose Hill

This popular grassy hill is known for its views of London, as well as Shakespeare's Tree.

Greenwich Park

Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum & Meridian Line.

The Green Park

Spacious park with deckchair-scattered lawns, mature trees and views of regal local neighbours.

Clapham Common

Large expanse of parkland with 3 ponds, and the oldest and largest bandstand in Greater London.

Kensington Gardens

Expansive park containing Kensington Palace & the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.

St James's Park

Green space with a lake with daily pelican feeding, a grass-roofed cafe and ceremonial displays.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Bridges, wildland & play parks weaving a latticework around London's 2012 Olympic venues.

Gunnersbury Park

Leafy park on once-grand estate, with lakes, landmark buildings, museum & play/sports facilities.

Russell Square

Large Georgian square with statue of founder, the Duke of Bedford, plaza and water feature.