Formally opened in 1887 by the Lord Mayor for the free use and enjoyment of the public for ever, Queen’s Park was named in honour of Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee of that year. Today the park consists chiefly of mown grass and trees, which span a wide age-range.Queen’s Park won a Green Flag Award again for 20089. Brent Healthy Walkers use this site – a Walking the Way to Health (WHI) scheme; see link for details.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Queen's Park
Borough: Brent
Grade: Local
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 12.11 ha
Description
Wildlife
Most of the oak trees pre-date the park. Most noteworthy is the extremely gnarled specimen with a hollow trunk and iron railings around it near the eastern end of the central avenue. Horse-chestnut and London plane dominate the avenues. There are also ash, lime, rowan, pear and beech trees growing here.Along the northern side of the park, near Chevening Road, a signposted woodland walk has been created alongside the existing mature horse-chestnuts. This provides a secluded shady and semi-wild area distinct from the remainder of the highly managed park. Hairy brome, cow parsley, feverfew, enchanter's nightshade and wood avens grow alongside the path and on the woodland floor.Facilities
Information; animalbird enclosure; nature trail; playground; toilets; cafe; sculptures/ monuments; open air performances; small children's farm.
Oak leaves in spring © Mike Waite
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