Parks, open spaces and nature reserves in Richmond upon Thames

Isabella Plantation in bloom in May
River Crane in Crane Park
Ham Common
Kew Green
North Sheen Recreation Ground
View of sports facilities at Old Deer Park

Richmond upon Thames in the south west of Greater London has more parks, open spaces and nature reserves than any other London borough.

These include:

There are over 100 parks and open spaces within the borough's boundary and 21 miles of river frontage. Many of the open spaces were village greens.

The main parks and open spaces managed by Richmond upon Thames Borough Council are:

The Crane Riverside Park, linking the boroughs of Richmond and Hounslow, 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.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "London parks get £6m for revamp". BBC News. 4 March 2009. Retrieved 23 October 2012.



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