Athlone Gardens

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Athlone Gardens is a public park is popular with families, dog walkers and office workers having their lunch.

Opening times

  • 7.30am until dusk 

Closing times are displayed at all entrances. Some gates may close up to 20 minutes ahead of the advertised closing time.

Address

Athlone Gardens is accessed from Portobello Road and Faraday Road, North Kensington.

Accessible entrances

Level access to the park can be found at the Portobello Road entrance.

Park rules

Park rules include:

  • barbecues are not permitted in the park
  • events and professional photography need permission
  • keep dogs on leads in the woodlands and formal gardens
  • no cycling in the park

Find further information about our Park rules.

Facilities

  • playground for ages five to 12 years
  • outdoor table tennis and chess
  • picnic tables
  • fenced dog exercise area

Future development

Athlone Gardens is due to be enlarged over the next few years, as nearby buildings are removed. Throughout 2025, a co-designed masterplan for the park will be created, working closely with local residents and community groups to help shape the future park. Initial consultation feedback has already shown that people would like to see:

  • more trees, shrubs and wildflowers
  • shaded seating and picnicking areas
  • activities for teenagers
  • sports provision
  • an improved dog exercise area

If you would like to be involved in shaping the new park design, email [email protected].

Contact us

Parks Service
The Stable Yard
Holland Park
Ilchester Place
London
W8 6LU

Last updated: 20 April 2025