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Little Ilford Park

24 ha

📷 David Anstiss · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome24 ha

Getting here

51.55024, 0.06628

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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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🛝Playground 211m away — 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

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Peregrine, Carrion Crow, Mallard +82 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Peregrine, Carrion Crow, Mallard +82 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Helophilus pendulus, 7-spot Ladybird, Greater Bulb-Fly +132 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Helophilus pendulus, 7-spot Ladybird, Greater Bulb-Fly +132 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Playgrounds

playground

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

19 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lea Valley WalkWalking route

Transport for London's Section 1 of the Lea Valley Walk within London

Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
The LineWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Green Chain Walk section 1Walking route
Named routeRef G-CRegional walking route
Capital Ring link to West Ham stationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Capital Ring (Section 15, alternate route avoiding locks)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

177 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Seven Kings GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef 7KGLocal cycle route
Cycleway 25Cycling route
Named routeRef C25Regional cycle route
Cycleway 16Cycling route

Link from Cycleway 16 to Barkingside station

Named routeRef C16Regional cycle route
LCNCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
LCNCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
LCNCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Recreational Ground, Little Ilford Park

📷 David Anstiss · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Recreational Ground, Little Ilford Park

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Wanstead ParkUrban park2.6 km→🌱Wanstead ParkUrban park2.6 km→🌱Barking ParkUrban park1.5 km→🌱Plashet ParkUrban park1.7 km→🌱West Ham ParkUrban park3.6 km→🌱Beckton District ParkUrban park4.3 km→

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