Shoreditch Park
The area now covered by Shoreditch Park was terraced housing until the area suffered catastrophic bomb damage during World War II. Temporary ‘pre-fab’ housing was erected on the site but was cleared betweem 1964 and 1973, creating the park.
Shoreditch 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.
The park has recently undergone a facelift, and boasts smart new lighting, seating, pathways and sporting facilities. See the Shoreditch Park Improvements page to find out more.
Amenities
- adventure playground
- BMX track
- children's playground
- football pitch
- rugby pitch
- tennis courts
- giant boulder for rock climbing
- volley ball court
- amphitheatre
Booking facilities
Tennis courts can be booked via Britannia Leisure Centre on 020 7729 4485
The Shoreditch Park User Group
The group was formed in 1966 to lobby for the intial creation of Shoreditch Park and has remained active to the present day. The group meets regularly and contributes to policy and management as well as being involved with events such as the Shoreditch Festival.
Contact
Liz Moxon / Rose Heatley, shoreditchparkusergroup@googlemail.com
Page updated: 5 Feb 2010
