Local parks and open spaces

Athlone Gardens

About Athlone Gardens

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

The park opens from 7.30am until dusk. Closing times are shown at every entrance. Some gates may close up to 20 minutes before the advertised closing time.

Visit information

  • Athlone Gardens is accessed from Portobello Road and Faraday Road, North Kensington, W10.
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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

Read our full park rules.

Facilities

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

Contact us

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

Last updated: 27 October 2025