Parks and open spaces in the London Borough of Redbridge

The London Borough of Redbridge, one of the north-eastern 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
Hainault Forest Country Park:
Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve:
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
Valentines Park, Ilford:
Wanstead Flats
Wanstead Park 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.
The parks are patrolled by the Redbridge Community Police Team.