Parks in London
38 spots across 3 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
When London needs air, these are the 38 green and outdoor spots it heads to — spread across 3 neighborhoods and rated 4.6★ on average. Parks locals picnic in, viewpoints worth the climb, and quiet corners the guidebooks skip.
Wick Woodland is the standout — go at golden hour. The spots around Hackney Wick chain together nicely for a half-day walk.
All 38 parks spots in London — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Wick Woodland
Victoria Park Molesworth Gate
Hackney Marshes
London Fields
Homerton Grove Adventure Playground
Mobile Garden
St. John at Hackney Churchyard Gardens
The Yard Theatre
Plexal
Old English Garden at Victoria Park
Hackney Downs Playground
Onion Garden
St Thomas' Riverside Garden
Victoria Embankment Gardens: Whitehall Gardens
The Phoenix Garden
St James's Park Drinking Fountain
St. George's Gardens
Regent's Park Office
Jubilee Gardens
Archbishop's Park
St James's Square
Pimlico Gardens
Waterloo Gardens (West)
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The Richard MacVicar Adventure Playground, Deptford
Hilly Fields
Greenwich - Point Hill
Cutty Sark Gardens
Borough of Deptford Memorial Gardens
Manor House Gardens
Telegraph Hill Upper Park
Sydenham Hill Wood and Cox's Walk, London Wildlife Trust
Maryon Park
St Alfege Park
Central Park
Luxmore Gardens
Ladywell Fields
Chinbrook Meadows
New Cross Gate Cutting, London Wildlife Trust
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best parks in London?
Polomaps has curated 38 parks spots in London, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include Wick Woodland, Onion Garden, The Richard MacVicar Adventure Playground, Deptford. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in London have the best parks?
The best neighborhoods for parks in London include Hackney Wick, Westminster, Deptford. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.
How can I find these parks spots near me in London?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in London or anywhere else.
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