Explore 17 acres of natural meadowland and formal gardens with children's play areas, sports facilities, and panoramic London views.

Lawns Park is a 17-acre green space in Romford that represents the last remnant of the historic Collier Row Common. The park features a distinctive three-section layout, each offering different landscapes and recreational opportunities. The northern section preserves traditional grassland with long grass cut only once yearly, creating a natural environment reminiscent of the original common. The south-western section provides a viewing platform and amenity grassland suitable for various sports including football and five-a-side games. The south-eastern section, the busiest area, contains a large children's play area, multi-use games court, and ornamental gardens. Families visiting Lawns Park can enjoy outdoor activities suitable for all ages. The venue offers a large play area near the Mashiters Hill entrance, five-a-side football facilities, and a multi-use games area for active recreation. An outdoor gym provides fitness opportunities for adults. The park's mixed conservation areas and formal spaces create both natural and cultivated environments, with extensive views across London from elevated vantage points. The park is accessible via four entrances and benefits from off-street parking around all access points. Public transport connections include bus routes 365, 103, and 499. Open from 8am until dusk daily, the park welcomes visitors year-round. With its historic heritage dating back to its development in the 1950s, Lawns Park combines recreational facilities with natural conservation areas, making it an ideal destination for families seeking outdoor activities in a spacious, green 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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Punit Budgal

2 years ago

Beautiful park. Pleasing view of the central London skyline.

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Mariola Bandura

3 years ago

Lovley Park, always very clean. Nice play area for little children, good claiming rocks for bigger children . Beautiful view of London from the centre of the park on the sunny day .

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Peter Raynham

4 years ago

Nice local park with playground for youngsters and exercise area for adults, dog 🐕 friendly there is a picnic area but no toilets, saw the jubilee plane's on there way to Buckingham Palace,

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Teresa Trombetta

5 years ago

Lawn Park is such a peaceful place. Never crowded or dirty. I hope it remains like that for a very long time because it's my favourite place to relax and enjoy the sky and trees.

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Raylou88 Patmore

8 years ago

I love this park so much. Just so beautiful and you can see london in the distance which is great for photos. Always clean and tidy best park in romford

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026