Parks in London

Dean's Yard

Tree-studded quadrangle surrounded by historic Abbey buildings, popular for lounging & football.

Brent Lodge Park

Tranquil riverside park with meadows, a maze, an animal center & a playground.

Drapers Field Recreation Ground

Saint Pancras Gardens

Lush public gardens with a churchyard & an ash tree that has grown around stacked tombstones.

Bermondsey Spa Gardens

Public park with a toddlers' area and an indoor play centre, a running track and dog-walking area.

Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park - TCV

Reclaimed Thames-side dockland site with lakes, flora and wildlife, plus hides for bird watching.

Normand Park

Tall trees around an open expanse of grass with a climbing wall, a playground & outdoor gym station.

Parsons Green

Petite city park & occasional events site with lawns, a walking path & a splash pad.

South Park Gardens

Restored Victorian pleasure gardens open since 1901 with over 150 trees & a pavilion for events.

Mabley Green

Norbury Park

Simple urban park with a kids' playground, paths, a basketball court & a BMX bike track.

Parliament Square

This legendary square with statues of notable leaders is the site of ceremonies and protests.

Islington Green

Enduring, triangular green space with benches, plus a war memorial & statue of Sir Hugh Myddleton.

Walthamstow Marshes

Sunday leagues play football at the southern edge of this huge open area beside the River Lea.

Kilburn Grange Park

Cozy open space with outdoor gym equipment, a play area for kids, tennis courts & a football pitch.

Hackney Marshes

Council-administered park with 82 football, rugby & cricket pitches, changing rooms & a cafe.

Vauxhall Park

Victorian park with children's playground, lavender garden, model village, dog area and cafe.

Furnivall Gardens

Serene Thames-front park next to the river path with lawns & benches popular for viewing boat races.

Finsbury Circus Gardens

Created in the 17th century, this public park features mature trees, including a pagoda tree.

Coronation Gardens