Parks and Countryside

Barking and Dagenham

We have a wide range of parks, open spaces and nature reserves to explore and enjoy.

A complete list of our parks and open spaces including locations and opening hours. Listings of parks by sports and recreation facility are available.

Country Parks and Nature Reserves|

A chance to experience the pleasures of the countryside on your doorstep.

Millennium Centre|

Our visitor and education centre, open to the public throughout the year.

Peace and Memorial Garden - Central Park, Dagenham|

A living memorial to all those who have suffered abuse, persecution and death during hostilities and war.

Horse Riding|

We do not operate a riding school, although there are private clubs and facilities in the local area.

Fishing|

There are several places within the borough where fishing is permitted.

Trewern Residential Outdoor Centre|

We do not have a residential study centre in the borough, but instead children/adults can visit Trewern Outdoor Activity Centre.

Trees|

Our Tree Section maintain all trees owned by us in parks, open spaces, cemeteries, amenity greens and streets in this borough.

News and events

Parks and Countryside Events|

Join in with our Parks and Nature Reserve activities.

Play sessions for 7 to 16 years|

These are free, open play sessions where you can come and go as you please and choose what activities you want to get stuck into!

Sk8topia|

The borough's brand new wheel park at Castle Green.

BMX Track|

The borough's first BMX track at Old Dagenham Park.

Green Flags|

Information about the Green Flag scheme, in which several of the borough's parks and open spaces have won awards.

Plans and strategies|

Plans to improve and revitalise our parks and nature reserves.

The Strategic Parks Initiative|

An initiative the Council has identified to afford increased maintenance costs in parks.

How to Get Involved|

Contact details for conservation volunteer groups, 'Friends of' and other local groups involved in parks and open spaces in the borough.

Looking after our parks

Ranger Services|

Maintaining a safe environment for all visitors to the borough's parks.

Bye laws|

Bye laws are local laws to protect our environment from damage, spoiling or misuse. Certain activities and behaviour is prohibited in our parks and nature reserves.

Frequently asked questions|