What are opening hours of the parks, open spaces, playing fields and children's playgrounds?
Please refer to opening hours.
Can I ride my bike in the parks, open spaces, playing fields or children's playgrounds?
Cycling is not permitted at any of our sites, except Larkswood Playing Fields.
Can I walk my dog in the parks, open spaces, playing fields or children's playgrounds?
Different sites will have different arrangements - these are described in the dog control orders which can be downloaded from here.
I am a registered blind person. Can I take my guide dog into a dog-free area?
Yes, this is allowed under the Dog Control Orders.
How do I book a tennis court?
Tennis courts cannot be booked in advance. You need to pay the park staff before playing.
How do I book a sports pitch?
Sports pitches can be booked by contacting:
Green Space Service
Environment and Regeneration
Low
Hall
Argall Avenue
London
E10 7AS
Tel 020 8496 3000
Email wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk
How much does it cost to hire a sports pitch or tennis court?
This is described in the pricing schedule which can be downloaded from here.
How and where can I make a payment?
Debit and credit cards
Payments can also be on-line at www.walthamforest.gov.uk please check with the Greenspace Group that you have your unique reference number before submitting your payment on line.
Cheques and postal orders
Made payable to the "London Borough of Waltham Forest"
These can be made in person or posted to:
Green Space Service
Environment and Regeneration
Low
Hall
Argall Avenue
London
E10 7AS
Tel 020 8496 3000
Email wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk
Cash
These can be made in person at:
Green Space Service
Environment and Regeneration
Low
Hall
Argall Avenue
London
E10 7AS
Tel 020 8496 3000
Email wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk
Do you manage Walthamstow Marshes?
No, this site is managed by the Lee Valley Regional Park.
Do you manage Chingford Plains?
No, this site is managed by the City of London.
Do you manage Epping Forest?
No, this site is managed by the City of London.
Do you manage Wanstead Flats?
No, this site is managed by the City of London.
Do you manage Douglas Eyre Playing Fields?
No, this site is managed by the London Playing Fields Foundation.
Do you manage the Peter May Centre / Wadham Lodge Sports Ground?
No, this site is managed by the London Playing Fields Foundation.
Do you manage Chingford Cricket Club?
No, this is a privately run club.
Do you manage Leyton County Ground?
No, this site is managed by the Youth Service.
Can I donate a bird for the aviary in Lloyd Park?
Unfortunately, for the safety of the existing birds we cannot accepted donated animals as they may introduce disease.
Can I donate a memorial bench to my park?
Yes, we welcome the donation of memorial benches. We will need to agree the design of the bench so that it is appropriate to the site and the wording of any inscription. For further details, such as the likely cost, please contact:
Green Space Service
Environment and Regeneration
Low
Hall
Argall Avenue
London
E10 7AS
Tel 020 8496 3000
Email wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk
Can I adopt a tree or flower bed?
Yes, for information on how to adopt, please see:
Can I have a barbeque in the Parks, open spaces, playing fields or children's playgrounds?
No, this is not permitted under the General Byelaws, a copy of which can be downloaded from here.
I would like to have a party in a park, open space, playing field or children's playground and want to erect a marquee or bouncy castle. How do I go about it?
To see if this is permitted on the site you would like to use, please contact:
Green Space Service
Environment and Regeneration
Low
Hall
Argall Avenue
London
E10 7AS
Tel 020 8496 3000
Email wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk
I would like to have my wedding photographs taken in a park. How do I go about it?
This is normally permitted, provided that it will not cause disruption to other parks users and does not clash with any scheduled events. The restrictions are that confetti or similar materials must not be thrown, and parking, if it is permitted at all, will be restricted to the car park. Please do not just turn up on the day - as soon as you know that you want to use a particular site please contact:
Green Space Service
Environment and Regeneration
Low
Hall
Argall Avenue
London
E10 7AS
Tel 020 8496 3000
Email wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk
I would like to make a film in a a park, open space, playing field or children's playground. How do I go about it?
The contract for arranging filming on all Council land has been let to Reel Films. Please contact them directly on 0845 4022998.
Do you manage Brooks Farm in Skeltons Lane?
No, this site is managed by the Play Service. Further details of Brooks Farm are given here.
Why does Waltham Forest maintain churchyards / closed burial grounds?
The Council has no choice in this and is obliged to do so under the Local Government Act 1972 (S215) and the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provision) Order 1974. No additional resources are made available when a churchyard is closed and the Council becomes responsible for its maintenance.
Are there regulations governing the use of Green Spaces managed land for fairgrounds?
Full details of the rules and regulations can be obtained from the Green Space Service. Prospective applicants are reminded that they should seek advice from the Health & Safety Executive on the management and provision of a public fairground. For further information visit http://www.hse.gov.uk.
Is there any grazing land in Waltham Forest?
The council occasionally has grazing land available for lease. Up to date information can be obtained from the Council's Property Services Department.
