The London Borough of Redbridge, one of the northern peripheral London boroughs, has within its boundaries parts of two large open spaces: Epping Forest and Wanstead Flats. Apart from many smaller parks, gardens and sports grounds, the following are the main open spaces in Redbridge:
- Claybury Woods and Park
- Epping Forest – portions near Woodford (also Wanstead Park, see below)
- Hainault Forest Country Park: 136 hectares (340 acres)[1]
- Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve: 6.8 hectares (17 acres)[2]
- Fairlop Waters: an open space with two lakes and a golf course, at Fairlop
- Goodmayes Park
- Loxford Park
- Seven Kings Park
- Roding Valley Park
- South Park, Ilford 13.5 hectares (33 acres) [3]
- Valentines Park, Ilford: 52 hectares (130 acres)[4]
- Wanstead Flats
- Wanstead Park (with lakes) and the Wanstead Golf Course
Fairlop Waters Country Park is one of 11 parks throughout Greater London chosen to receive money for redevelopment by a public vote, in 2009. The park received £400,000 towards better footpaths, more lighting, refurbished public toilets and new play areas for children.[5]
The parks are patrolled by the Redbridge Community Police Team.
