East
Hackney Downs is a large, flat park with playing fields, play areas and sports facilities. It is quieter than London Fields. Barbecues are not allowed in...
Hackney Downs · Walk-in
Walk-in
Cover story
London parks for group picnics and kickabouts
Filtered for A Run, then ranked by journey fairness for your group.
The little black book
London parks for group picnics and kickabouts
Filtered for A Run, then ranked by journey fairness for your group.
North London
Chapter 1 · 1 park
East London
Chapter 2 · 1 park
East
Mile End Park is a long green strip beside the Regent's Canal, crossed by the Green Bridge, which carries grass and trees over Mile End Road. It is built for...
Mile End · Walk-in
Walk-in
South London
Chapter 3 · 2 parks
South
Battersea Park has the riverside Peace Pagoda, a boating lake and a children's zoo. Its Millennium Arena has an eight-lane athletics track, tennis and padel...
Battersea Park / Queenstown Road · Walk-in
Walk-in
South
Dulwich Park is a flat, leafy park with a loop popular with runners and cyclists. Its boating lake has pedalos and rowing boats, and the Dulwich Clock café is...
West Dulwich · Walk-in
Walk-in
West London
Chapter 4 · 3 parks
West
Bishop's Park runs along the Thames beside Fulham Palace, up to Craven Cottage. The riverside path can close on Fulham home matchdays and closes overnight....
Putney Bridge · Walk-in
Walk-in
West
Paddington Recreation Ground has an athletics track and 13 floodlit tennis courts, bookable from 8am to 9pm. It is run by Everyone Active, near Maida Vale...
Maida Vale · Walk-in
Walk-in
West
Wormwood Scrubs is 80 hectares (200 acres) of rough grassland, the largest open space in Hammersmith and Fulham. It has pitches and endless room for dogs....
East Acton / White City · Walk-in
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Frequently asked questions
What does the “A Run” filter show on London parks for group picnics and kickabouts?
This view narrows London parks for group picnics and kickabouts to venues tagged for A Run. FairWhere can still rank that filtered shortlist by journey fairness when you start a plan, so the activity fit and the commute both work for the group.
How do I pick a London park that works for the whole group?
London parks for group picnics and kickabouts is curated for group plans. Filter by picnic, barbecue, kickabout, swimming and more, then rank the shortlist so the journey works for everyone coming, not who shouted loudest in the chat.
Can we barbecue in Royal Parks?
All eight Royal Parks ban barbecues. Filter this Placelist for barbecue to see borough parks with designated areas, then rank those parks for your group.
Can we use this list for a fireworks-weekend park meet?
Yes, as a park meet before the gates, not as a fireworks list. Battersea Park and Alexandra Palace Park have ticketed displays on 7 and 8 November 2026. Blackheath is Saturday 7 November only. Book official tickets, meet on this list, then walk to the gates together.
How does FairWhere rank places on London parks for group picnics and kickabouts?
FairWhere ranks venues on this Placelist by FairWhere Score: journey fairness for your whole group, not by popularity, sponsorship, or who suggested the place first. Open Plan a fair meet to add origins and see the ranked shortlist.
Do I need everyone in the same area of London?
No. FairWhere is built for groups coming from different zones. Add each person's start location and it ranks venues so the travel burden is as fair as possible across the group.
Where next
South Bank Meeting PointsWhen ‘the park’ is too vague: use a landmark pin.
Hampstead Heath Meeting PointsExact gates and viewpoints on the Heath.
Free Museums: LondonIndoor plan when the grass is soggy.
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