Tower Hamlets parks and open spaces

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Mile End Park, south of the Mile End Road
Mile End Park, south of the Mile End Road

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets, in spite of being close to the centre of London and perhaps retaining the idea of it being the docklands area, has over 100 areas of parks and open spaces within its boundaries. These range from the huge (Victoria Park) to small gardens and squares. In common with all the London boroughs these green spaces provide "lungs" for the leisure pursuits of the inhabitants.

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[edit] Principal parks and open spaces

The principal parks in Tower Hamlets are:

[edit] Water

Tower Hamlets is a riverside borough, and one of the largest open spaces is the Thames itself. A sign posted riverside trail exists from Tower Bridge, in the west, around the Isle of Dogs, and leaving the borough at the crossing of the River Lee. Although planning procedures have tried to open and protect access to the river, often private developers have locked gates and otherwise prevented access to what should be public areas. There are otherwise, public stairs providing access to the foreshore.

[edit] City farms

  • Mudchute farm
  • Stepping Stones farm

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