Parks and open spaces in the London Borough of Redbridge

Seven Kings Park

The London Borough of Redbridge, one of the north-eastern peripheral London boroughs, has within its boundaries parts of two large open spaces: Epping Forest and Wanstead Flats. Apart from many smaller parks, gardens and sports grounds, the following are the main open spaces in Redbridge:

  • Claybury Woods and Park
  • Epping Forest – portions near Woodford (also Wanstead Park, see below)
  • Hainault Forest Country Park: 136 hectares (340 acres)[1]
  • Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve: 6.8 hectares (17 acres)[2]
  • Fairlop Waters: an open space with two lakes and a golf course, at Fairlop
  • Goodmayes Park
  • Loxford Park
  • Seven Kings Park
  • Roding Valley Park
  • South Park, Ilford 13.5 hectares (33 acres) [3]
  • Valentines Park, Ilford: 52 hectares (130 acres)[4]
  • Wanstead Flats
  • Wanstead Park (with lakes) and the Wanstead Golf Course

Fairlop Waters Country Park is one of 11 parks throughout Greater London chosen to receive money for redevelopment by a public vote, in 2009. The park received £400,000 towards better footpaths, more lighting, refurbished public toilets and new play areas for children.[5]

The parks are patrolled by the Redbridge Community Police Team.

References

  1. ^ "Natural England citation, Hainault Forest" (PDF). Natural England. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
  2. ^ Brian Ecott (2013). "Hainault Lodge Local Nature Reserve". Hainault Forest Website. Brian Ecott. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
  3. ^ Management Plan. South Park 2011–2016. Redbridge.gov.uk. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
  4. ^ "Valentines Park Management Plan 2009–2013". London Borough of Redbridge. p. 9. Archived from the original on 7 April 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
  5. ^ London parks get £6m for revamp (BBC News) accessed 10 March 2009

External links

  • Guide to parks and open spaces in Redbridge
  • Nature conservation in Redbridge
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