Introduction
Thames Barrier Park, so-named due to its proximity to the Thames Barrier, has been formed on a patch of derelict land previously in industrial use since the late 1860s. It represents the first new public park along the Thames riverfront for nearly 50 years.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
The park is open from 7am - dusk.
Directions
Rail: Silvertown & City Airport. DLR: Silvertown; Pontoon Dock. Tube: Canning Town (Jubilee) then DLR. Bus: 474.
Owners
LB Newham
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Hectares
8.9
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust