Whittington Park is an attractive park, alongside the busy Holloway Road. Local children have helped create attractive murals celebrating the wildlife interest of the park. The park also has excellent play facilities and an all weather games pitch.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Whittington Park
Borough: Islington
Grade: Local
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 3.77 ha
Description
Wildlife
Adjoining the entrance from the main road, beds of wildflower meadow bring a spectacular display of flowers in early summer. To the west, a small plot of woodland and several native species hedgerows, managed through the traditional craft of 'layering', provide good cover for birds. The range of bird species seen here is impressive for such an urban location, with regular sightings of mistle thrush, goldfinch, greenfinch and even a small population of house sparrows, a species which is now scarce in many parts of London.Facilities
Playground.
Whittington Park © London Borough of Islington
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