How are we doing?

  • Produced a ten year Tree Strategy which reflected the views of residents obtained through a wide consultation process
  • Produced a ten year Open Spaces Strategy that took into account local statistical survey data and public consultation feedback. The strategy will inform specific projects to improve green space services to the local community.
  • You said that our playgrounds needed to be improved. To address this we increased our budget by £200k per annum to facilitate a programme of repairs and refurbishments. In addition to this, £750k was invested to provide a new playground at Kitchener Road Park and 10 existing play areas across the borough were significantly renewed.
  • We have secured £48k funding from the Mayor for tree planting
  • We supported our residents in setting up a Friends of Parks group for Wingfield Park

Comments from service users

Just wanted to say that I'm impressed by the improvement already in Lloyd Park and the flowerbeds look beautiful

Resident of E17

Lloyd Park restoration project

Lloyd Park is getting a massive £3.5million from the Heritage and BIG Lottery funds and an additional £1million from the Council will be spent on restoring the park, with new facilities and more staff. Find out about the new events and activities and volunteering opportunities on offer.

Open Space Strategy 2010 to 2020

In September 2010, the Council adopted the Open Space Strategy for the borough. Using data gathered through surveys and consultation with residents, the strategy reports on the amount, location and quality of open space in the borough. The strategy is intended to last until 2020 and it contains an action plan for the first three years of this ten year period. See Open Space Strategy 2010 to 2020

Synthetic grass pitches

Synthetic Grass Pitches are available for hire Weekdays and Weekends at:

  • Drapers Playing Fields E10
  • Jubilee Sports Ground E4
  • Low Hall Sports Ground E17
  • Salisbury Hall E4

Prices start from £39.00 and under sixteen groups get a 50% discount up to 7pm Monday-Friday.

For more information contact Waltham Forest Direct. Tel 020 8496 3000.

» See standards, hire charges and booking forms

Parks and Open Spaces

» See Parks and Open Spaces

Accessibility information

» See Disabled Go

Contact us

Green Space Service
Environment and Regeneration
Low Hall
Argall Avenue
London
E10 7AS

Tel 020 8496 3000
Email wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk