London Fields
London Fields is one of Hackney’s most popular greenspaces. The space is classified as common land due to its historical roots as a site for grazing animals and as a route for moving animals to market at Smithfield. The space is characterised by its grassy expanse and is demarcated by mature London plane trees.
The park was awarded a Green Flag award in 2009. The Green Flag Award Scheme recognises and rewards the best green spaces in the country. Hackney currently has nine Green Flags - one of the highest totals in London.
Amenities
- two children's play areas
- cricket pitch
- emergency telephone
- paddling pool (summer opening)
- ranger office
- sports changing rooms
- 50m heated open air swimming pool - London Fields Lido
- park cafe (outside Lido)
- two tennis courts
- toilets
Booking the facilities
Tennis courts can be booked via the tennis office which is located in the Mansion House in Clissold Park or you can call 020 7254 4235. The office is open as follows: October-May Mon-Fri 10:00-Sunset Sat-Sun 09:00-Sunset and June-September: Mon-Fri 10:00-20:00 Sat-Sun 09:00-20:00. Further details can be found at www.hackneycitytennisclubs.co.uk
The cricket pitch can be booked by calling 020 8985 8206
The park borders Richmond Road, Lansdowne Drive, Westgate Street and London Fields West Side.
London Fields User Group
The LFUG is a group of local residents and park users. The group works with the Council to maintain and improve the quality of the park and its facilties including sports provision, nature conservation and biodiversity.
Contact
Mike Martin (chair), mike.lfug@talktalk.net
Website: www.londonfieldsusergroup.org.uk
Page updated: 3 Feb 2010
