Other parks in Acton
Except where specified, these parks are open all the time.
Acton Green Common
King Charles’ army of cavaliers fought against the Earl of Essex’s army in the battles of Turnham Green on 12 November 1642 across parts of Acton Green Common, Turnham Green and south over what was once called Chiswick Common Field.
The central public path used to be a Roman road and was used by Legionnaires as a major route way. Has been part of the new developments in the Liveability Fund.
Entrances on The Avenue, South Parade, Acton Lane and Hardwicke Road
Getting there
- tube: Turnham Green and Chiswick Park (District Line)
- bus: E3 and 94
Facilities: play area, picnic area and public toilet
Mill Hill Gardens
A peaceful retreat tucked away between the houses with various facilities to keep you entertained.
The entrance is on Avenue Road
Getting there:
- train: South Acton (Silverlink)
- tube: Acton Town (Piccadilly and District line)
Facilities: playground and picnic area
Southfields Recreation Ground
Situated on 1 of 4 ancient fields in Acton which the council bought in 1908 from Wilkinson Sword Co who, during World War 1, manufactured over two million bayonets on site. Has been part of the new developments in the Liveability Fund.
Entrances on Southfield Road, Mansell Road and Hatfield Road
Getting there
- train: Acton Central (Silverlink)
- tube: Turnham Green (District line)
- bus: E3
Facilities: playground, sports pitches, tennis courts, nature and wildflower meadow areas
Springfield Gardens
Created from wasteland in 1934 with an open-air theatre, which was subsequently pulled down.
The gardens are called Springfield, after the spring in Rosemont Road which flows into Stamford Brook and eventually the River Thames at Hammersmith.
Various types of industry, such as leather and textiles, once had mills powered by the brook. Has been part of the new developments in the Liveability Fund.
Entrances on Horn Lane, Creswick Road and Rosemont Road.
Getting there:
- train: Acton Town
- bus: 266, 207, 427
Facilities: playground