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SPRINGFIELD PARK

14 ha

📷 Sarah Charlesworth · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

FamilyPicnicPlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome14 ha

Getting here

51.57048, -0.05899

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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
  • ☕Springfield Park Cafe — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParking· PaidPicnic spotPlaygroundToilets

Best for

11 activities

Family friendly

playground, café, toilets, picnic area

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, café, toilets, car park; Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Playgrounds

playground, toilets, café, parking

Free

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

33 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
Capital Ring link to Finsbury Park stationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Capital Ring link to Clapton StationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Capital Ring link to Hackney Wick stationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

237 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lee Valley VeloPark Road CircuitCycling route
Named routeRound tripPrivate
Route QCycling route
Named routeRef QRegional cycle route
LCN 7Cycling route
Named routeRef 7Local cycle route
Cycleway 38Cycling route
Named routeRef C38Regional cycle route
Cycleway 24Cycling route
Named routeRef C24Regional cycle route
Cycleway 16Cycling route
Named routeRef C16Regional cycle route

About this nature reserve

Springfield Park is a Local Nature Reserve spanning 14 hectares in Hackney, London. Visitors can discover diverse habitats, including meadow and woodland areas, and may spot various bird species and enjoy walking and community events.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Springfield Park in the Lea Valley

📷 Sarah Charlesworth · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Springfield Park in the Lea Valley

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Springfield ParkUrban park0 m→🌱Leyton Jubilee ParkUrban park2.5 km→🌱London FieldsUrban park3.3 km→🌱London FieldsUrban park3.3 km→🌱Lordship Recreation GroundUrban park3.3 km→🌱Lloyd ParkUrban park3.7 km→

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