Parks have always been essential to Londoners, whether for morning runs, afternoon strolls or picnics in warmer months. However, the pandemic has definitely made us appreciate them all the more, especially the good ones.
While the capital boasts an impressive number of green spaces – around 3,000 in total – not all of them were created equal. Thankfully, Tripadvisor can help you weed out the good parks from the bad, whether you’re a local or a visitor.
To make it even easier to narrow down the best park in your borough, MyLondon has figured out the top rated green space in each of London’s 32 boroughs, according to their Tripadvisor reviews and ratings. Here are the best parks in every London borough.
READ MORE: Every London borough’s best pub according to their TripAdvisor ratings
Barking and Dagenham
Eastbrookend Country Park is a popular park in Dagenham
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Eastbrookend Country Park
Address: The Chase, Dagenham, Romford RM7 0SS
Rating: Four and a half stars from nine reviews.
Review: “Eastbrookend Country Park is a gem of a place in Dagenham. The whole park is very well maintained, but looks natural with abundance of water bodies and plants.”
Barnet
Jacks Lake, part of Barnet’s Monken Hadley Common, is a popular spot for a peaceful day out
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name:Monken Hadley Common and Jacks Lake
Address: Bakers Hill, New Barnet EN5 5QE
Rating: Four stars from 34 reviews.
Review: “Monken Hadley Common is an unspoiled forest, great for cycling, walking, running or horsing!
“The lake is calming to look at.”
Bexley
The gardens at Hall Place are a popular spot to wander
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Hall Place & Gardens
Address: Bourne Rd, Dartford, Bexley DA5 1PQ
Rating: Four and a half stars from 420 reviews.
Review: “The gardens have free parking and are free to enter. The formal flower gardens are pretty and relaxing to walk through. Then there is a large flat park area ideal for picnics, plenty of families creating a safe atmosphere.”
Brent
Gladstone Park is loved for its spaciousness
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Gladstone Park
Address: 52 Mulgrave Rd, London NW10 1BT
Rating: Four stars from 17 reviews.
Review: “Lovely park, really big, great spot for walks, relaxing, picnics, sports, exercise. Great for families, young & old.
“A short bus ride from Cricklewood high street. Worth a visit on a sunny day.”
Bromley
You won’t be short of places to walk at this gorgeous country park in the London Borough of Bromley
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: High Elms Country Park
Address: Shire Ln, Orpington BR6 7JH
Rating: Four and a half stars from 228 reviews.
Review: “Had a lovely Sunday afternoon walk through the woods. Arrived about 3:30pm and the pathways were very quiet though there was a short queue at the café and ice cream van.”
Camden
There’s plenty to see and do at Hampstead Heath, from walking to swimming
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Hampstead Heath
Address: Hampstead Heath, London NW5 1QR
Rating: Four and a half stars from 1,736 reviews.
Review: “Very busy park and ideal place for all ages and very popular with dog owners. So much to see and view, with so many walkways, ponds, wooded parts – the list goes on.”
Croydon
Wandle Park has been praised for its children’s playground
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Wandle Park
Address: Wandle Park, Cornwall Road, Croydon CRO 3RD
Rating: Four stars from 100 reviews.
Review: “I’ve been many times and it is a nice quiet little park to go for a run or a walk. Very easy access, since close to the Wandle Park Tram Stop.”
Ealing
Northala Fields is great for kids and adults
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Northala Fields
Address: Kensington Rd, Northolt UB5 6UR
Rating: Four and a half stars from 134 reviews.
Review: “The views are wonderful and I just love trying scoping out the views around London, this is a lovely area to have a chilled, low key day out with your partner, friends or a day out with the family.”
Enfield
You won’t feel like you’re in London in this glorious Enfield park
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Trent Park
Address: Cockfosters Road, Enfield EN4 0PS
Rating: Four and a half stars on 279 reviews.
Review: “It’s a really good open space in the area and doesn’t seem to get too crowded. I look forward to going back another time and exploring other areas of the park.”
Greenwich
Greenwich Park won a Travellers Choice Award in 2021
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Greenwich Park
Address: Greenwich Park, London SE10 8QY
Rating: Four and a half stars from 3,119 reviews.
Review: “Super impressed with this park. We visited on a gorgeous sunny day and had a lovely walk. Fantastic views towards Canary Wharf and London.
“Loads of space for picnics. Popular with dog walkers who had some very cute and happy dogs with them. Really nice experience.”
Hackney
Clissold Park is very dog-friendly
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Clisshold Park
Address: Green Lanes, London N16 9HJ
Rating: Four and a half stars from 102 reviews.
Review: “Good park in North London for all ages and backgrounds and an ok cafe and playground.”
Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith and Fulham’s Bishop’s Park is popular all year round
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Bishop’s Park
Address: Bishop’s Ave, London SW6 6EA
Rating: Four and a half stars from 100 reviews.
Review: “Walk by the Thames, stroll through the garden, take a bridge over the lake, play in the sandpit, admire the flowers and fauna, stop at the cafe and plenty more to do.”
Haringey
You can expect great views at Alexandra Palace and Park
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Alexandra Palace and Park
Address: Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY
Rating: Four stars from 844 reviews.
Review: “Alexandra Palace Park is a great place, with lots of good paths, walks and views of the city.”
Harr ow
This Harrow park is especially glorious in the summer
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Pinner Memorial Park
Address: W End Ln, Pinner HA5 1AE
Rating: Four and a half stars from 125 reviews.
Review: “Walking in this park is such a pleasure. Wide expanse of grassy areas bordered by trees, a large garden with lots of flowering plants and shrubs and a kids playground with a slide, swings and climbing equipment make it a great choice for a weekend family activity.
“Added bonus is a lake with a foot path around it and lots of ducks and geese swimming on it. Nearby cafe, with outdoor seating, provides a very relaxing ambiance.”
Havering
Pretty Raphael Park is suitable for all ages
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Raphael Park
Address: Main Rd, Romford RM2 5EB
Rating: Four and a half stars from 291 reviews.
Review: “Lovely park with something for all ages, children’s playground, restaurants and woodland walk with percy’s playground and ducks on the lake.”
Hillingdon
This Hillingdon park is said to be ideal for joggers or those with kids
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Fassnidge Park
Address: Middlesex, Rockingham Parade, Uxbridge UB8 2UW
Rating: Four stars from 42 reviews.
Review: “Lovely walk, great views, would come here with family again, grandchildren loved it, shall be coming back very soon as they did.”
Hounslow
Bedfont Lakes Country Park has plenty of places to walk, plus several attractive water bodies
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Bedfont Lakes Country Park
Address: Clockhouse Ln, Feltham TW14 8QA
Rating: Four and a half stars from 54 reviews.
Review: “This was a wonderful discovery. There is extensive green space, surrounding attractive lakes. There are open spaces and secluded corners; there is some contouring. You can walk, run, sit, play.”
Islington
Highbury Fields is a great choice for a scenic stroll
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Highbury Fields
Address: Highbury East, London N5 1AR
Rating: Four stars from 10 reviews.
Review: “Beautiful broad green space bordered by handsome residences. Tennis courts, great children playground and leisure facilities.”
Kensington and Chelsea
Spacious Hyde Park is one of the most famous in London
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Hyde Park
Address: Hyde Park, W2 2UH
Rating: Four and a half stars from 22,137 reviews.
Review: “Beautiful park with accessible paths and lots of them. Maps are provided so you know where you are.”
Kingston upon Thames
Canbury Gardens is a pretty park in the borough of Kingston upon Thames
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Canbury Gardens
Address: Canbury Gardens, Kingston upon Thames KT2 5AJ
Rating: Four and a half stars from 86 reviews.
Review: “This is a popular destination so can be a bit busy. It’s a lovely part of the river to walk. There’s a bandstand and a nice pub located within the grounds – also very busy!”
Lambeth
Brockwell Park received high praise from Tripadvisor reviewers
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Brockwell Park
Address: Brockwell Park Gardens, London SE24 0NG
Rating: Four and a half stars from 23 reviews.
Review: “This is a tremendous park. One of the best parks in London. I love it! Good for young and old. Safe and welcoming. A jewel in the crown.”
Lewisham
Manor House Gardens comes highly recommended by Tripadvisor users
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Manor House Gardens
Address: Taunton Rd, London SE13 5SU
Rating: Five stars from four reviews.
Review: “A very beautiful park & somewhat hidden. There’s another park nearby with a similar name but this is the nicer of the two. Good parking availability on the weekends but gets very busy.
“There are multiple parts to the park. The Manor House, the green, the pond, the tennis courts & a football/basketball court. It’s very peaceful but expect to see kids chasing geese around.”
Newham
Thames Barrier Park has distinctive wave-like hedges
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name:Thames Barrier Park
Address: N Woolwich Rd, London E16 2HP
Rating: Four stars from 111 reviews.
Review: “A short walk from Pontoon Dock DLR station is the Thames Barrier Park. It is a popular spot for the locals and visitors. The wave-like design of the hedgerows is one of its unique selling points. Panoramic views of the new residential builds and river are another.”
Merton
Gorgeous Morden Hall Park is on an 125-acre estate
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Morden Hall Park
Address: Morden Hall Rd, London, Morden SM4 5JD
Rating: Four and a half stars from 305 reviews.
Review: “It’s a real treat – especially as it’s free to enter and has plenty of parking (free for National Trust members; first 90 mins free for non-members, £2.50 an hour after that). Parkland was lovely to walk around and the little signs about the wildlife in the river, ponds and trees was great.
Redbridge
Claybury Park has been praised as a great place to walk
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Claybury Park
Address: 76 Roding Ln N, London IG8 8NG
Rating: Four and a half stars from nine reviews.
Review: “Really lovely woods with good play area, pond, lots of places to sit.”
Richmond upon Thames
Richmond Park is famous for its red and fallow deer
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Richmond Park
Address: Richmond upon Thames, SW15 5JP
Rating: Four and a half stars from 2,443 reviews.
Review: “Really huge park and well organised for parking …although they need more. The cyclists seem to think it’s a race track which is a shame as I would expect the speed limit of 20mph to apply to them also. It’s a lovely place!”
Southwark
Southwark Park is considered a ‘hidden gem’ by some Tripadvisor users
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Southwark Park
Address: Gomm Rd, London SE16 2TX
Rating: Four and a half stars from 30 reviews.
Review: “A very clean and spacious park to explore for all ages. A really nice wee cafe and a good children’s playground (busy!) nearby. The Rose Garden was stunning and great for a few photos.
“Plenty of ducks etc in the pond next to the Gardens also. Definitely recommend this park.”
Sutton
Sutton’s Beddington Park has tons of pretty features
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Beddington Park
Address: Church Road, Wallington, Sutton, SM6 7NN
Rating: Four and a half stars from 74 reviews.
Review: “A playground for the kids, a cafe, streams you can walk in (bring wellies), football & cricket pitches, a pub/restaurant with garden area, BBQ plots and enough woodland/grassy areas that you feel like you’re further out of London then you actually are.”
Tower Hamlets
Victoria Park won a Travellers Choice Award in 2021
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Victoria Park
Address: Old Ford Road | Bow, London E3 5TG, England
Rating: Four and a half stars from 289 reviews.
Review: “The park is expansive with a great deal to take your interest. Whether you are looking to just have a stroll or take in some of the history and art, you will enjoy your visit. Plenty to keep the kids entertained and a coffee stop next to the lake to rest tired legs.”
READ MORE: The beautiful London park perfect for a winter walk where you can still see deer roam in the wild
Waltham Forest
Pretty Lloyd Park boasts lots of things to do
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Lloyd Park
Address: Forest Road, Walthamstow, London E17 4PP
Rating: Four and a half stars from 37 reviews.
Review: “A well rounded park, a range of facilities such as a large green pitch for any family games, or just sitting around in during summer.
“With a basketball court right next to it and an outdoor gym. The skatepark is an amazing place to be as well, if you enjoy skating.”
Wandsworth
Charming Battersea Park has won a Travellers Choice Award
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: Battersea Park
Address: Battersea, Wandsworth, London SW11 4NJ
Rating: Four and a half stars from 571 reviews.
Review: “Lots to see, lots of seating. Quiet areas. Sunny and shady spots. Very safe. Lovely lake and cafe. Nice views of the Thames. A great place for all ages.”
Westminster
St James’s Park is loved for its pretty lake and wildlife
(Image: Tripadvisor)
Name: St James’s Park
Address: St James’s Park, Westminster, London SW1A 2BJ
Rating: Four and a half stars from 18,887 reviews.
Review: “A stroll through this park is always a pleasant experience, whatever the season. There is much bird life on the large lake including the pelicans which live at the eastern end, and numerous herons.
“Also there are plenty of lakeside benches if you just want to relax and watch the world go by.”
Is there a story you think we should be covering? If so, please email [email protected] or at [email protected]
Want more from MyLondon? Sign up to our daily newsletters for all the latest and greatest from across London here.
Read More
Related Articles
Read More
Related Articles
https://www.mylondon.news/lifestyle/travel/best-parks-london-boroughs-tripadvisor-23165149
