The nearest large open space to the City of London, this is a vital green oasis in a densely built-up area which lacks accessible wildlife sites. There is considerable potential for habitat enhancements. The park is popular for formal and informal recreation and it won a Green Flag award in 2020.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Shoreditch Park
Borough: Hackney
Grade: Local
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 7.49 ha
Description
Wildlife
The park contains plenty of mature trees, including silver birch, horse chestnut, sycamore and Norway maple. There is a substantial area of planted scrub around the adventure playground, including hawthorn, elder, field maple, dog-rose, hazel, blackthorn and holly, as well as exotic species. This, and the various smaller shrubberies, provide habitat for common birds.Facilities
Adventure playground; beach volleyball court; football pitch; rock climbing boulder; public art; rugby pitch; cycle hire station; ping pong tables; amphitheatre
Field maple in flower © Mike Waite
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