This tiny park is the most southerly-placed site of nature conservation importance in Islington borough. It was formerly part of the graveyard of nearby St John’s Chapel, but since 1881 has been set-aside as ‘ a garden for the quiet enjoyment and refreshment of the dwellers in its densely peopled neighbourhood’, according to the inscription near the park entrance.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
St John's Gardens
Borough: Islington
Grade: Local
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 0.14 ha
Description
Wildlife
The high density of mature trees, mainly plane with some birch make the park a cool and shady haven where people may sit and relax. Birds that have been seen here include dunnocks and even a migrant willow warbler.Facilities
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Dunnock © Jason Gallier
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