Queens Park Gardens

Welcome to Queens Park Gardens

Queens Park gardens won its first Green Flag in 2006 and has subsequently won an award since then each year.  The gardens are managed by the City of Westminster's Parks Service. Click on link to contact the Park Service.  

Management Plans

The management plans give an account of how the gardens are managed and maintained. Please click on the link to view the Queen's Park  Management Plans which give detailed and photographic account.   

The garden has links to the local community through the Queens Park Neighborhood Forum who are normally consulted on any major changes to the gardens. The gardens can be viewed virtually by taking a 360 degree tour of the site. 

Location

Fourth Avenue / Ilbert Street, London, W10 (scroll down for location map)

Queens Park Gardens located is located in the north west corner of the city within reach of the Harrow Road and within the Queens Park Estate.

Tube

There are no tube stations within easy reach of the gardens.

Buses

The 18 bus route runs along Harrow Road to the west of the site.

Opening and Closing Times

Please click on the this link to view the Opening and Closing times of the gardens.

Facilities on site:

• Formal garden area including lawns, bedding areas and Rose Garden
• Playground (3 to 11 years)
• Multi use games area (MUGA)
• Donated Benches
• Widlife Area
• Dog exercise area

Playground Information

• Equipment age range - 3 to 11 years
• Sand pit - Yes
• Paddling pool - No
• Children's toilet - No
• Manned site - Yes
• Adults admitted to playground - Only if accompanying children
• Dogs admitted - No
• Seating - Yes
• Drinking Fountain - No

Playground Equipment - Inspection and Maintenance

Westminster has a very thorough inspection and maintenance policy for its playgrounds. We believe that the safety of the users is paramount. To view the Inspection and Maintenance regime please click on the link.

The multi use games area (MUGA) is open to all users of the garden during the opening times of the garden as laid down in the byelaws.

Wildlife Area:

A new wildlife area has been created at Queen's Park Gardens, which will provide a haven for birds, butterflies, bats, beetles and lots more. Created during 2007 this area contains among other benefits an outdoor classroom and composting facilities.

The wildlife garden has been designed in conjunction with the local community. Hedgerows, trees and shrubs, tall grasses, wildflowers, woodpiles, a composting area, climbers and creepers are all planned to provide birds, small mammals and insects with food shelter and places to breed.

Additional habitat will be important for the survival of the House Sparrow. Once a common and numerous bird in London, and now in dramatic decline (decline of 85 % from 1975 to 1995), Queen's Park Gardens supports one of only four known colonies in Westminster.

Use of the gardens by Community Groups and Local Schools

Local schools and community groups will be able to use the outdoor classroom in the wildlife area for teaching and nature conservation activities and learn more about the wildlife that surrounds them by reading information boards at points along the footpath.

To book a time slot for your group on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10am and 3pm please e-mail parks@westminster.gov.uk.

Location map