London's parks

Selected websites with useful information

Guides

• Greater London Gardens; London section from gardenvisit.com. Brief details of historic gardens, this is most useful for landscape design and history information. Includes a map.
• ParkExplorer; An unfinished project to list and provide detail on all parks in London. Has coverage of Enfield, Greenwich, Newham, and Wandsworth, with brief details on most parks in these boroughs.
• Your London - Parks and open spaces; Searchable GLA database of all significant parks in London. Sketchy description of each, also with lists of facilities and transport.

Managing bodies

Managing bodies for each park are briefly described on each park's page. A web link is provided in the left hand column on the page. The majority of these bodies are councils. There are a few parks and open spaces that are managed by trusts or other bodies.

Other websites

• GreenSTAT; A national website to gather user comments and feedback about parks and public open space. The information can be anonymous if desired. The information is then fed back to the managing organisation.
• GreenSpace; Describes itself as "A registered charity which works to improve parks and green spaces by raising awareness, involving communities and creating skilled professionals."
• London Parks and Gardens Trust; Promotes education, conservation, and enhancement of historic parks, gardens, and squares. Has a list of significant gardens, with articles on many of them.
• London Parks and Green Spaces Forum; Aimed primarily at professionals, but also works to increase the political and social visibility of parks.