Parks Police Service

About the service

The Parks Police Service provides a uniformed presence across parks and open spaces in Kensington and Chelsea. The team consists of two sergeants and nine constables.  The service is part of the Council’s Community Safety Department.

The police can exercise police powers within the parks. They have a duty to ensure that the parks remain safe and welcoming places for everyone. 

What the Parks Police do

The Parks Police provide a service 365 days a year and officers are on duty during peak hours. They work with local communities and park users to identify and solve concerns. The service plays a key role in responding to any major incidents in the borough. Staff can access CCTV systems covering many parks.

Police duties include:

• reporting crime within the parks
• dealing with anti-social behaviour
• detaining offenders
• enforcing byelaws and the dog control public spaces protection orders
• security at park events
• dog chipping and dog shows
• attending park user group meetings
• crime prevention
• lost property in parks
• truancy patrols

You can contact the service at:

• telephone: 020 7938 8190 or 0300 365 5101
• email: [email protected]
• address:
  • Parks Police Service
    The Stable Yard
    Holland Park
    London
    W8 6LU

Parks Police

Community safety

We are working with police and partners in the Community Safety Partnership to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour. Our aim is to increase feelings of safety among residents, businesses and visitors.

Find out what the joint Council and Police Community Safety Team are doing to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour in the borough.

For Metropolitan Police (non emergency) telephone 0300 123 1212.