Springfield Park
Springfield Park officially opened as a public park in 1905 and comprises the grounds of three private houses of which Springfield House (White Lodge) remains. Springfield Park is about 40 acres (16 hectares) of both formalised garden and conservation areas within a heavily urbanised inner city borough, and gives extensive views across Walthamstow Marshes.
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
- athletics track (seasonal)
- bandstand
- bowling green
- cafe
- children's playground
- conservation area
- cricket pitch
- rugby pitch
- dog free area
- emergency telephone
- fountains
- pond
- ranger office
- tennis courts
- toilets
- river
Springfield Park Café
The Springfield Park Café is open Monday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm. The website address for the is café www.sparkcafe.co.uk
Springfield Park User Group (SPUG)
The User Group meets monthly and works closely with park staff and council management to discuss current issues, problems and joint projects as well as running events and raising funds.
Contact
Glyn Harries, spugcommittee@hotmail.co.uk
Booking sports 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
- Cricket pitches can be booked by calling 020 8985 8206
- Junior rugby pitch can be booked on 020 8985 8206
Page updated: 23 Feb 2010
