Battle of the London parks!

[ChrisFilter]

Well, not really a battle... just a 'which is your favourite?' thread.

Mine used to be Brockwell Park... it's beautiful, nice and diverse, hilly, got a little train, got a swimming pool, the Hob was right by it for decent afternoon drinking. All in all, lovely.

Last summer, however, it was usurped by Crystal Palace Park. Brilliant views, massive, DINOSAURS!, a museum, big long flat bits where the palace used to be, massive pylons, nice curiousities such as the aforementioned dinosaurs and concert thing, lakes, a cafe and the pubs and restaurants of Crystal Palace a few minutes walk away. Even better is than my new house is only a couple of minutes walk away. Wicked

A special mention is for Belair Park near Dulwich Village. Really nice, quiet and tucked away. Really relaxing.

Which are your favourites?

 

[bluestreak]

When I lived north of the river I always used to go to Epping Forest to get my greenery fix. Inner city parks, even Victoria, never really did it for me. Not that I'm not grateful of course, even something like Mile End Park is a welcome relief from the streets on a summer's day.

Since being down here I have, of course, fallen in love with Brockwell Park but the truth is that I haven't really explored any more, so it's kind of my favourite by default.

When meems gets back we'll go and check out Crystal Palace park.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

St James's Park and Brockwell Park

 

[Yelkcub]

Hampstead Heath

 

[Kanda]

Holmewood Gardens Park

 

[spanglechick]

got to be Greenwich.

one of the most beautiful places ever. standing at the top by the observatory, looking down over greenwich. in the sunshine, i've never seen such a gorgeous green, in the snow - amazing.

and for me, so tied up with being 16/17. Just fab.

 

[Maurice Picarda]

The worst is Shoreditch Park on New North Road: a tiny, flat and amenity-free rectangle mainly laid to dogshit.

 

[DotCommunist]

Whats the one where mad people stand on boxes and rant?

 

[dolly's gal]

The worst is Shoreditch Park on New North Road: a tiny, flat and amenity-free rectangle mainly laid to dogshit.

yea that place is shit.

my fav has got to be springfield park. tucked away in clapton, massive, hilly, diverse, great little cafe, lots of water and wildelife, always a game of cricket going on, and right by the river for onward walks and pubs

 

[TopCat]

Hyde Park is the ranters paradise.

I think Crystal palace park is the winner.

 

[TopCat]

The scabby Clapton Pond has to be the loser.

 

[Kid_Eternity]

Hampstead Heath

Seconded.

 

[dolly's gal]

When I lived north of the river I always used to go to Epping Forest to get my greenery fix

word to that tho - me and cheg have been epping forest regulars since moving to walthamstow - can't wait for the summer

 

[DotCommunist]

Hyde Park is the ranters paradise.

I think Crystal palace park is the winner.

Thats the one. I remember standing with my dad when I was 9 listening agog as this bloke talked about aliens stealing our women with their intergalactic sexual techniques. It's no wonder I turned out the way I did.


Might go bag and do some Ranting myself....

 

[rennie]

I miss Brockwell park.

 

[maldwyn]

1. St James's Park, Whitehall Gardens and Hamstead Hill Garden for parks with flowers.

2. Hamstead/Hyde/Greenwich for hiking.

 

[zenie]

yea that place is shit.

my fav has got to be springfield park. tucked away in clapton, massive, hilly, diverse, great little cafe, lots of water and wildelife, always a game of cricket going on, and right by the river for onward walks and pubs

boohoo took me there two years ago (!!) it's lovely, was starnge to see loads of orthodox jews there too with their plaits and hats, well I never knew it was a Jewish area!

Kennington by default I love cos I spend loads of time there, was there just hanging out in the cafe for a couple of hours on saturday.

I adore Battersea too, so many little hidden bits

 

[Final]

Another vote for Hampstead Heath.

 

[corporate whore]

Peckham Rye Park has overtaken Brockwell in my affections.

Plus an honorable mention to Waterlow Park in Highgate - great views, great caff, right next to the cemetery

 

[Sigmund Fraud]

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Last summer, however, it was usurped by Crystal Palace Park. Brilliant views, massive, DINOSAURS!, a museum, big long flat bits where the palace used to be, massive pylons, nice curiousities such as the aforementioned dinosaurs and concert thing, lakes, a cafe and the pubs and restaurants of Crystal Palace a few minutes walk away. Even better is than my new house is only a couple of minutes walk away. Wicked

+ bike racing on Tuesday nights and the massive communist era National Sports Centre

 

[boohoo]

yea that place is shit.

my fav has got to be springfield park. tucked away in clapton, massive, hilly, diverse, great little cafe, lots of water and wildelife, always a game of cricket going on, and right by the river for onward walks and pubs

I'm gonna cover the whole of the river Lee with the Lee Valley Country
park!!!

Springfield Park is lovely - cafe, views and river and a fantastic collection of trees ( about 60 species?) and when the greenhouses were open!

Brockwell Park is pretty nice too - cafe, views, greenhouse, secret garden and of course, hosting the Lambeth country show.

Greenwich park - deers, big hills, history and great views, beautiful trees.

 

[boohoo]

The scabby Clapton Pond has to be the loser.

Clapton pond isn't a park!!! It's just another manky green - though I do like the pond itself.. shame it was so brutally altered in the 1930s...

 

[TopCat]

A big colection of algea and bird shit and blood stains.

 

[rutabowa]

Springfield Park is lovely - cafe, views and river and a fantastic collection of trees ( about 60 species?) and when the greenhouses were open!

and when you are done with park then you can walk 2 minutes along the canal to end up at the Anchor and Hope one of the nicest pubs anywhere

 

[dolly's gal]

and when you are done with park then you can walk 2 minutes along the canal to end up at the Anchor and Hope one of the nicest pubs anywhere

 

[Dan U]

Belair Park is
as is Dulwich Park

I like Brockwell Park as well.
Beddington Park was great when i was a kid.

and had one of the funniest sunday mornings ever in St James Park on 2CB last year so that gets my vote, it's full of some real 'characters' first thing in the morning i can tell you

 

[boohoo]

A big colection of algea and bird shit and blood stains.

i didn't see the blood stains...:hmm

 

[boohoo]

What about Clissold Park?

Deer and cafe and lovely trees and a medevial church

 

[trashpony]

The Heath by miles. You've got Golders Hill, the secret garden (Hill House), acres of wild fields and woods where you can walk for ages without bumping into anyone. And swimming ponds, kiting hills and some really ace caffs

 

[TopCat]

What about Clissold Park?

Deer and cafe and lovely trees and a medevial church

I climbed into the zoo there and "played" with the animals whilst tripping once.