Greenford parks

Other parks in Greenford

Except where specified, these parks are open all the time.

Bitterns Field/Brentside Footpath/Mayfield/Marnham Field/Greenford Island

Area within Brent River Park managed for its wildlife interest. There are footpaths across the meadows and beside the river, connecting Hanwell with Greenford.

The entrance is on Brunswick Road

Getting there:

  • bus: E2, E9, PR1

Greenford Birch Wood

Part of the Northolt Greenford Countryside Park the site is a small mixed woodland with a stream and a stand of silver birch which provides nesting sites for common woodland birds.

The entrance is on Long Drive

Greenford Lagoons

Former wasteland is part of the Northolt Greenford Countryside Park that now features three permanent lagoons feeding floodwater through filtering reed beds with associated wildlife.

The entrance is on A40 near Oldfield Lane South and Millet Road

Getting there:

  • bus: E10

Greenford Recreation Ground

Large green open space with a perimeter-walking route and a play area for children.

Entrances on Mansell Road, Mornington Road, Garrick Road and Fermay Road

Getting there:

  • bus: 105, 95, 282, E6, E7, E9

Grove Farm

This local nature reserve has a circular path and is home to ancient woodland, wild service trees, and woodland flowers.

Entrnaces on Whitton Avenue West, Dimmock Drive, Lilian Board Way or the access road for the David Lloyd sports centre.

Getting there:

  • tube: Sudbury Hill (Piccadilly line)
  • bus: 487, 92, H17

Litten Local Nature Reserve

Two-acre site containing woodland, wildflower meadows and ponds. Local schools and community groups (Friends of the Litten & Footsteps Art Group) use the reserve for conservation tasks and educational workshops.

The entrance is on Oldfield Lane South. Access can only be gained by prior arrangement.

Getting there:

  • bus: 92, 95, 105, 282, E6, E7, E9

Facilities: classroom, toilets

Marnham Fields

Wildflower meadows and woodlands bounded by the canal separating the site from Smiths Farm. Part of Northolt and Greenford Countryside with community woodlands (Marnham Woodlands Group) which have been planted as part of the site's ongoing re-development.

Entrances are on Millet Road, Long Drive via footbridge over A40, Western Avenue and from Smiths Farm via footbridge over the Grand Union Canal.

Getting there:

  • train: Greenford (British Rail)
  • tube: Greenford (Central line)
  • bus: E10

Oldfield Recreation Ground

Small area of green open space which was formerly used as farmland. The park now provides a quiet haven from busy roads on both sides.

Entrances are on Oldfield Road North and Greenford Road.

Getting there: 

  • train: Greenford (British Rail)
  • tube: Greenford (Central line)
  • bus: 92, 105, E6

Facilities: playground, dog exercise area

Perivale Park and Meadows/ Ruislip Road East Conservation Area

Part of Brent River Park this park is devoted to sport with football and cricket pitches, Perivale Park Athletics Track and Gym, Ealing and Southall Athletics Club and Perivale Golf Course. Costons Brook runs through the west side of the park skirting Perivale Meadows before joining the River Brent - walkers can enjoy the river by taking the Ruislip Road riverside walk.

Entrances are on Stockdove Way, Lever Gardens, Cowgate Lane and Costons Lane

Getting there:

  • train: South Greenford (Thames Trains)
  • bus: 92, 95, E2, E5, E6, E7, E9, E10, 105
  • parking: open access to the park but the car park shared with the golf course is locked. Please refer to signage in the car park for locking times.

Facilities: bowling green and pavilion, football pitches, cricket pitches, sports changing rooms, playground, golf course, tennis courts, Perivale Athletics Track & Gym (020 8575 5776), Perivale golf course (020 8575 7116), car park