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Parks and open spaces

A List of parks, children's playgrounds and open spaces

The local authority is responsible for managing play facilities such as playgrounds, outdoor and indoor play areas catering for age groups ...

Allotments

Allotments have become popular with local residents and with people who share a passion in growing organic produce. Growing your own produce can be very

Events in parks and open spaces

Parks and Open Spaces in Waltham Forest hold a variety of events and activities for local residents. You can also hire our parks to hold your own event.

Fishing in Waltham Forest

Provision of information on local fishing areas, seasons and how to obtain permission to fish

General information on parks and open spaces

Information about parks in the local area including location, facilities, opening times, events etc.

Get involved in sport

Opportunities to get involved in sport in the borough.

Sports pitches and courts

Information and booking facilities for sports facilities owned and managed by the Council which are available for hire to local residents, businesses and

Tree preservation orders

Section 198 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 gives the local planning authority powers to make a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) to protect trees

Trees

The Council is responsible for all trees in Waltham Forest. This includes trees on the roadside, in parks and on Ascham Homes and Friday Hill properties.

Water sports licenses

Providers of certain adventure activities are required to undergo inspection of their safety management systems and become licensed. This ...

See also

  • Creating a better place

    We're improving the borough’s high streets, leisure facilities and schools to create a better place.