Avondale Park
Explore Avondale Park's formal gardens, play sports or see the wildlife area. Avondale Park is a site of important for nature conservation with an aim to improve biodiversity in the park.
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
- Walmer Road, W11
Map
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Accessible entrances
Level access to the park can be found at the following entrances:
- Siddar Road
- Walmer Road
- Mary Place
Park rules
Our park rules include:
- barbecues are not permitted in the park
- events and professional photography need permission
- keep dogs on leads
- no cycling in the park
Find further information about our Park rules.
Facilities
- public toilets including disabled toilet and Changing Places
- sports facilities
- two playgrounds: under five’s and ages five to 14 years
- formal gardens
- small wildlife area
Play sports
Avondale Park has facilities for:
- tennis
- football
- netball
For more information visit Sports facilities in parks or to book the facilities telephone: 020 7602 2226, or email [email protected].
History of Avondale Park
Avondale Park was created in 1892 when the area, that had been a huge fetid pool known as 'the Ocean', was finally built on. This former area of slurry was part of the notorious Piggeries. It was also the location of tile kilns and brickfields.
The site was bought from the Adams family in 1889. After the seven foot excavations were filled in, there was an opening ceremony on 2 June 1892. The name, Avondale Park, is in memory of the recently deceased Duke of Clarence and Avondale.
Contact us
- telephone: 020 7361 3000
- email: [email protected]
Parks Service
The Stable Yard
Holland Park
Ilchester Place
London
W8 6LU
Last updated: 20 April 2025