Parks and Recreation Spots

This collection features diverse green spaces across East London, ranging from the 77-acre Victorian landscape of West Ham Park to the historic Three Mills Island on the River Lea. The selection highlights significant Olympic legacy sites, including the London Marathon Community Track and the Olympic BMX Track. Sports enthusiasts can access the extensive football pitches at Hackney Marshes, while community-led projects like Abbey Gardens and Forest Gate Community Garden provide dedicated horticultural spaces and local engagement opportunities.

Parks and Recreation Spots — Map

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West Ham Park

West Ham Park is a privately owned public park in West Ham in the London Borough of Newham.

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Three Mills Island

The Three Mills are former working mills and an island of the same name on the River Lea.

C

Forest Gate Community Garden

A community-run green space established on a former derelict site, featuring seasonal planting, a pond, and local workshops.

D

Abbey Gardens

An open-access community harvest garden located on the historic site of a 12th-century Cistercian abbey.

E

Ornamental Gardens

A landscaped section within West Ham Park featuring formal flower beds, a pond, and Victorian-style horticultural displays.

F

London Marathon Community Track

A floodlit athletics track and professional football pitch located at the Olympic Park, serving as a community sports hub.

G

viewtube runners

A community running group based at the Viewtube, utilizing the Greenway and surrounding Olympic Park trails.

H

Hackney Marshes Centre

An award-winning contemporary facility providing changing rooms and event spaces for the extensive Hackney Marshes sports pitches.

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Eton Manor Hockey Pitch 1

A professional-grade hockey facility at Lee Valley Tennis and Hockey Centre, built as part of the 2012 Olympic legacy.

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A grass football pitch located within the Hackney Marshes sports complex.

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A grass football pitch located within the Hackney Marshes sports complex.

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A grass football pitch located within the Hackney Marshes sports complex.

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A grass football pitch located within the Hackney Marshes sports complex.

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A grass football pitch located within the Hackney Marshes sports complex.

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A grass football pitch located within the Hackney Marshes sports complex.

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A grass football pitch located within the Hackney Marshes sports complex.

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Coronation Gardens

An Edwardian park opened in 1902 to commemorate the coronation of King Edward VII, featuring a bandstand and formal gardens.

R

Chandos Road Open Space

A local neighborhood park featuring a children's play area and open grass for recreation.

S

Drapers Field

A modernized recreation ground used as a training camp during the 2012 Olympics, now featuring floodlit pitches and play areas.

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Memorial Recreation Ground

A large park in West Ham containing the East London Rugby Football Club and a memorial to local residents.

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Olympic BMX Track

A 400-meter international standard BMX track built for the London 2012 Games, featuring tunnels and spectator viewing areas.