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Enfield Island Village Play Area

28 ha

📷 Jack Hill · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome28 ha

Getting here

51.66901, -0.01320

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· FreePlayground

Best for

12 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +90 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +90 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Graphosoma italicum, Rhyzobius chrysomeloides, Banded Demoiselle +55 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Graphosoma italicum, Rhyzobius chrysomeloides, Banded Demoiselle +55 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

18 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
New River LinkWalking route
Named routeRef NR linkLocal walking route
Epping Forest Big WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
London LOOP (Section 19)Walking route
Named routeRef LOOPRegional walking route
LOOP link to Enfield Lock stationWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Beech TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Cattlegate Foot Bridgepublic footpath · 24 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 24 mPath type: footway
Cattlegate Foot Bridgepublic footpath · 20 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 20 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

141 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route (12)Cycling route

Alternative (step-free) route avoiding railway bridge

Named routeRef (12)Local cycle route
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
River Lea NavigationCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Forty Hall Park GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Cycleway 1Cycling route
Named routeRef C1Regional cycle route
Route (1)Cycling route

National Cycle Network link route

Named routeRef (1)Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Rifles Pub at Enfield Island Village

📷 Jack Hill · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Rifles Pub at Enfield Island Village

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🌱Ridgeway ParkUrban park4.8 km→🌱Jubilee ParkUrban park4.9 km→🌱Abbey GardensUrban park2.3 km→🌱Grundy ParkUrban park3.8 km→🌱Albany ParkUrban park1.4 km→🌱Waltham Abbey Orchard and wildflower gardenUrban park2.3 km→

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