Enjoy free outdoor recreation with play areas, tennis courts, and a serene Japanese Garden featuring a pond and waterfall.

Hammersmith Park is a popular and well-maintained urban green space located near Shepherds Bush and White City in West London. This Green Flag Award-winning park offers a diverse range of facilities and attractions for families of all ages. Visitors can explore a dedicated children's play area, make use of free tennis courts, or test their fitness at the outdoor gym. The park's standout feature is its beautiful Japanese Garden of Peace, complete with a scenic pond and waterfall, along with a recently established Tiny Forest and wildlife area that encourages nature exploration. The park's historic gardens were originally constructed for the 1910 Anglo-Japanese Alliance Exhibition, using materials imported from Japan and built by a mixed Anglo-Japanese workforce, giving the space a unique cultural heritage. With excellent public transport connections via multiple bus routes and nearby Underground stations, Hammersmith Park is easily accessible for families seeking free outdoor recreation, peaceful natural spaces, and community activities. The park is ideal for young children wanting to play, families looking for active pursuits, and visitors of all ages seeking tranquil green space in an urban setting.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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R P

a year ago

Beautiful little park with a Japanese garden looking particularly beautiful in the morning sun and looked after by a very friendly and hard working chap named Paul. Say hi to Paul if you're visiting, he'll be the one keeping this place looking spotless and beautiful

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Jason Domican

a year ago

Stopped off here with the wife to check out the Japanese gardens, it was pretty nice I wish it was slightly better maintained but still wonderful, there's an awesome park for kids to hang out and play and loads of picnic space!!

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Uzo Amaka

a year ago

A hidden gem in the heart of Hammersmith. I got a chance to visit this park and marvelled at the Japanese garden not similar to that in Holland Park because of the small size but equipped with enough to keep you busy while you enjoy nature. Close to Shepherds Bush, White City and Wood Lane it means it’s easily accessible. I loved that it is quiet though there’s plenty for the children to do you can also enjoy a nice picnic or sit around and chill.

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Wendy Leung

2 years ago

Lovely Japanese garden adjacent to the BBC. Saw the beautiful cherry blossom tree in bloom.

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Yulia V

2 years ago

Hammersmith park is a junior sibling of nearby Holland park: it also features a Japanese garden, tennis courts and is dog-friendly, but everything is smaller and not quite as posh as in Holland park. Plenty of benches to make it a nice lunchtime spot when the weather is nice.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026