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.

The park was awarded a Green Flag award in 2011. The Green Flag Award Scheme recognises and rewards the best green spaces in the country. Hackney currently has thirteen 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
children's area
football pitch
rugby pitch
tennis courts
two ping pong tables
giant boulder for rock climbing
volley ball court
amphitheatre
beach volleyball
cycle hire scheme (see below)

For information on booking pitches and courts see the Sports pitches and courts page.

What's on in Shoreditch Park

To find out about Hackney parks running groups see Running.

Site map

To view a layout of the park download the Shoreditch Park site map (PDF, 437KB).

Cycle hire scheme comes to Shoreditch Park

A new docking station for Transport for London's cycle hire scheme has opened in the park. After joining the scheme you can cycle all over London. The first 30 minutes are free. The docking station is next to the play area and joins a number of others that have recently opened in Shoreditch.

For more information on the scheme, visit www.tfl.gov.uk/cyclehire

The Shoreditch Park User Group (SHUG)

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.

The Shoreditch Park User Group is currently being reformed. Contact sam.parry@hackney.gov.uk if you are interested in joining

Shoreditch Park User Group AGM

SHUG will be holding their Annual General Meeting on the 19 January 2011 at 7pm. The meeting will be held in Carol Young Community Centre, Cranston Estate. All welcome.

Contact Liz Moxon or Rose Heatley, shoreditchparkusergroup@googlemail.com