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Clayhall Park

Longwood GardensCafe, Ilford, IG5 0EB

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About the park

Clayhall Park is a mature well-landscaped park set in the heart of one of Ilford’s premier residential areas and one of our Green Flag Award Parks. There is a formal rose garden, pagoda and an impressive avenue of mature horse chestnut trees. Complete with a small maze with wheelchair access, the Rose Garden provides beautiful scenery and a relaxing escape from the rest of the park. The Park also has 2 play areas for younger children and for older children and tennis courts.

Clayhall Park has been honoured with the prestigious Green Flag Award 2026, which recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, across the UK.

Car park prices: Up to 1 Hour – £1.80, 1- ‎2 Hours – £3.10, All Day – £6.40

Please note: Barbecues are not permitted at any of our parks and open spaces.

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Green Flag Award Park

Group photo of Vision Parks Staff and the Leader of Redbridge Council holding u 26.27 green flag in Valentines Park Walled Gardens

Green Flag Award Park

The national standard for parks and open spaces in England and Wales recognises and rewards the best green spaces in the country with Green Flag Status.

Clayhall Park has retained its Green Flag Status for 2026.

Valentines Park and Hainault Forest in Redbridge have been named among the UK’s top ten parks in the 2024 People’s Choice Awards. This prestigious award recognises and celebrates parks that are clean, well-maintained, and inviting spaces for relaxation and recreation, and highlights the strong community support for Redbridge’s beloved green spaces.

Tennis

Tennis

We have 10 parks across the borough with tennis courts that are available to book during park open times.

Cost to hire the courts:

  • Monday – Friday up to 12noon: FREE
  • Monday – Friday 12-5pm: £2.50
  • Monday – Friday 5pm to closing & weekends: £5

Outdoor Gym

Outdoor Gym

Clayhall Park features an outdoor gym which is free to use and fun way to stay way to stay active whilst getting some fresh air. By using the outdoor gyms frequently this will enable you to maintain/lose weight, strengthen your body, increase your fitness levels and improve mental wellbeing.

Activities

Activities

Our Walking for Health Group meets regularly at Clayhall Park for more see our Walking Activities page.

Find out more about Walking Activities

Car Parking

Car Parking

Car parking available at this site, payment via RingGo. No cash payments accepted.

Motorcycles can park for free provided they are parked within a bay.

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