Leisure and culture
Parks and open spaces
Find a park or open space
Southall parks and open spaces
For more information or queries, please contact the
Southall ranger team.
Cranleigh Park
Known for many years as a small play park for children.
Includes play equipment and a grass area suited for football and
other games.
Access: Cranleigh Gardens
Transport: Train: Southall, Bus: E5, 120
Facilities: Playground
Park locking applies - please refer to information at park
gates.
Cranleigh Wood
Small wood with small open green space that contains a fenced
in pond
Access: Cranleigh Gardens
Transport: Train: Southall, Bus: E5, 120
Facilities: Playground
Open access
Glade Lane Canalside Park
One of Ealing's parks with a playground, BMX track and nature
conservation habitats (hay and arable meadows, pond, hedgerows).
Turf Maze, based on a traditional Celtic design, and Skateboard
ramp.
Access: Glade Lane or Windmill Lane (Three Bridges ancient
monument)
Transport: Bus: E5
Facilities: Playground, BMX area, five-a-side football,
basketball court, Turf Maze
Open access
Jubilee Park
Large open space often used for sports and games. Popular
with walkers and those walking dogs.
Access: Jubilee Gardens and Somerset Road.
Transport: Train: Southall, Bus: 105, 95
Facilities: Playground
Park locking applies - please refer to information at park
gates.
King George’s Playing Field
A large open space with a number of football pitches.
To book a pitch contact Active Ealing.
Access: Lady Margaret Road
Transport: Bus: 105.
Facilities: Football pitches
Open access
Long Wood
One of the finest remnants of ancient woodland in the Brent
River Park and home to a rich variety of tree species and wildlife.
An interesting feature is the mature oak and cherry tree that share
a common trunk. Take an enjoyable walk by following the raised
wooden boardwalk and footpath through the wood.
Access: Windmill Lane and Trumpers Way, off Boston Road.
Transport: Tube: Boston Manor and Osterley (Piccadilly line),
Bus: E8
Open access
Manor House Grounds
Set within Southall's lively town centre, the grounds of the
timber-framed Elizabethan Manor House are a peaceful retreat with a
proud heritage. These magnificent grounds hold wonderful yew trees
and an old mulberry tree are said to have been planted by Henry
VIII. The Southall Ranger team is also based within the grounds in
a separate building away from the Manor house.
Transport: Train: Southall, Bus: 120, E5, 105, 95
Park locking applies - please refer to information at park
gates.
Norwood Green
This village developed around the church of St Mary, parts of
which date from the 12th century. By 1800 there were 40 houses
around the triangular green. Buildings of interest include Norwood
Hall, the Plough Inn and the former Biscoe Free School.
Access: Junction of Norwood and Tentelow Lane
Transport: Bus: 120
Facilities: Children's playground, public toilet
Open access
Southall Park
Winner of a converted
Green Flag for the past three years this park
was acquired in the early 1900s by the council for use as a public
park. Known for its quiet gazebos for people to sit and relax in
shade. A mosaic globe with sketches of modes of transport is
situated near to the playcentre and nature conservation area.
Access: Uxbridge Road (few metres along from police station),
Park Avenue, Green Drive and Boyd Avenue.
Transport: Train: Southall, Bus: 207, 607, 83
Facilities: Playground, playcentre, bowling green and
pavilion, tennis courts, public toilets
Park locking applies - please refer to information at park
gates.
Southall Recreation Ground
Situated in the old part of Southall with the Grand Union
Canal running along the south side. The canal attracts a large
variety of wildlife that can be seen from within the park. Includes
a perimeter path ideal for walkers or joggers.
Access: Recreation Road, The Common, Florence Road and
Tachbrook Road.
Transport: Train: Southall (Thames Trains), Bus: 105, 195,
H32
Facilities: Tennis courts, playground, football, cricket,
sport changing rooms, car park
Park locking applies - please refer to information at park
gates.
There is also a
local walk around Southall recreation ground.
Spikes Bridge Park
A pond in the southwest corner is valuable for birds and
wetland plants. The Grand Union Canal runs along the west side to
Paddington. Children have a playground with a waterside theme,
whilst others can enjoy keeping fit on the running track and
perimeter path.
Access: West Avenue (off Carlyle Avenue), Spikes Bridge Road,
Cranleigh Gardens and off the canal towpath.
Transport: Train: Southall (Thames Trains), Bus: 95, 105,
120, E5, 207, 607
Facilities: Tennis courts, running track, playground,
football pitches, cricket pitches
Park locking applies - please refer to information at park
gates.
There is also a local walk around
Spikes Bridge Park.
Tentelow Wood and Meadow
Situated adjacent to Tentelow Lane, Norwood Green and
Southall, this ancient bluebell woodland contains a variety of tree
species including oak, hornbeam and elm. The field to the south is
managed as a traditional hay meadow.
Access: Tentelow Lane (opposite Poplar Avenue)
Transport: Bus: E5
Facilities: Sports pavilion and playing field, car park
Open access
Warren Farm
Ealing's largest sports ground, with up to 20 football
pitches and six cricket pitches in summer. Sports clubs use the
site mainly at the weekend. Part of Brent River Park the site has a
conservation area that runs alongside Windmill Lane from where
Little Owls can be spotted. To book a pitch please contact Active
Ealing.
Access: Windmill Lane
Transport: Bus: 92, 195, 207, 607, N207
Facilities: Changing rooms, toilets, car park
Open access
Wolf Fields
Frequently used as a walk-through and by tennis players and
bowlers. Southall Bowls Club, Wolf Fields Ladies Bowls Club and
Southall British Legion use the bowling green.
Access: Norwood Road or Thorncliffe Road
Transport: Bus: 120
Facilities: Tennis courts, bowling green and pavilion, dog
exercise area
Park locking applies - please refer to information at park
gates.
