Clissold Park and House
Clissold Park is one of Hackney's best loved traditional parks and has a rich history. The park is a former country house and estate and was first opened to the public in 1889.
The park was awarded a Green Flag award in 2010. The Green Flag Award Scheme recognises and rewards the best green spaces in the country. Hackney currently has twelve Green Flags - one of the highest totals in London
Restoration of Clissold Park
As part of a jointly funded initiative between Hackney Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund, £8.9m is being invested to restore Clissold House and Park for Hackney residents and visitors.
Work is due to commence in January 2010 and should be complete by summer 2011. See the Clissold Park and House Restoration Project page for more information.
Amenities
- athletics track (seasonal)
- aviary
- bandstand
- basketball
- café (temporary café facilities will be provided for the duration of the restoration project)
- children's play area
- Clissold House
- Conservation and woodland areas
- deer enclosure
- dog free area
- emergency telephone
- fountains
- organic nature garden and butterfly tunnel (Tuesday and Thursday, 12.30pm - 2.30pm)
- pond with dipping platform
- paddling pool (open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays, 11am to 7pm)
- playground
- ranger office
- river
- tennis courts tennis courts (For more information see the Sports pitches and courts page)
- toilets
What's on in Hackney Parks
To find out about events and activities in Hackney Parks see the Parks for Life What's On page.
Clissold Park User Group
CPUG works closely with parks staff to discuss current issues, solve problems and work on joint projects. The group meets on average every two months and can be contacted on the details below:
Contact
Ken Worpole (chair), clissoldpug@googlemail.com
Website: www.clissoldpark.com
Hackney parks newsletter
If you are interested in being informed of what's happening in Hackney's parks, sign up to our monthly newsletter by emailing parks@hackney.gov.uk
Page updated: 25 Aug 2010
