Pitshanger Park
Where is it?
Pitshanger Park is located in the Brent River Park (BRP) and is designated as Metropolitan Open Land.
Access from Bellevue Road, Scotch Common, Argyle Road, Perivale Lane and Meadvale Road.
Footpaths and cycle paths connect to St Mary’s, Perivale and Gurnell.
Getting there
- bus: 95 on A40 (Western Avenue), 297, E2, E7 and E9 on Argyle Road
- tube: Perivale (Central Line) is a 5-minute walk south down Horsenden Lane South and across the footbridge over the A40
- parking: there is a car park at the end of Perivale Gardens. Car park is locked at night - please refer to information at car park gates or to the park opening and closing times
Facilities
Sports enthusiasts can make use of tennis, football or bowls facilities and golfers can tee-off over on the adjacent Ealing Golf Course. There are also:
- allotments
- playground
- play centre
- car park
- toilets
About the park
Pitshanger Park is a well-maintained park with no conservation areas. It stands out because the River Brent runs along its north side, providing a safe and clean spot for riverside walks and various facilities. It's a favourite among dog walkers due to its large open spaces and good paths. Overall, it has something for everyone.
Wildlife value
Although there is not much natural vegetation left along the Brent’s corridor, some remaining and recreated habitats make it an important area for nature that needs to be conserved.
Flood control measures have altered the river banks, making them less natural and more disturbed by recreational activities. However, there are many old trees, high-quality grasslands, and important woodlands along the river, especially in Pitshanger Park. Most open spaces in the park are mown grass, but the hedgerows, ditches, and golf course roughs still support wildlife.
Notable species in Brent River Park include water voles, kingfishers, native black poplars, orchids, and adder’s tongue ferns.
Local contacts
Pitshanger Community Association (PCS) - a community group who aim to improve Pitshanger Park and its surroundings. It runs 2 major community events each year including ‘Party in the Park’, with a variety of entertainment from bands to a dog show. It aims to bring the local community together and to raise funds for PCA community projects and local charities.