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By newham.com / 14 January 2008

Parks and open spaces in Newham

Did you know that most homes in Newham are within a 10 minute walk from a park?

Thames Barrier Park

A piece of tranquillity at the heart of the city

Newham Council looks after 22 parks, around 45 open spaces and seven allotment sites. Whether you want to go for a walk, a picnic, read a book, play sport, enjoy an event or just relax, Newham's parks are a clean, safe and green environment, with something for everyone. They are also free and open every day from dawn to dusk.

To find a park near you browse here and discover the green spaces Newham has to offer.

Newham contains several parks and green spaces which are outside the responsibility of the council.

They are:


Thames Barrier Park

London Development Agency
www.thamesbarrierpark.org.uk/

Three Mills Green

Lee Valley Park Authority
www.leevalleypark.org.uk/

West Ham Park

Corporation of London
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk

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