Introduction
Since 1973, the park has been extended to over 10 acres and provides numerous sport and play facilities. Horticultural features include rose and shrub beds, woodland and a war memorial is set into the grass near the park's boundary with Holloway Road.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
The park is open from 8am - dusk.
Directions
Tube: Archway (Piccadilly). Rail: Upper Holloway. Bus: 17, 43, 271
Owners
London Borough of Islington
- History
Whittington Park was opened by the then Mayor of Islington, Cllr Harry Reid. Festivities included a play with over 300 children taking part, a barbecue for 500 people and a disco in the evening. A time capsule, to be opened in 50 years' time, August 2023, was buried with a message to be read by future Islingtonians.
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Hectares
4.09
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust