Charles Square
Charles Square is a short walk from Old Street and south of Shoreditch Park. It’s located in a quiet residential area and is covered by large trees.
It was completed in 1770, at which time it was described as ‘set with greens, plants, fruit and other trees’. None of the original features or surrounding buildings remain except for No 16, a Georgian townhouse.
See Charles Square management plan 2023 to 2028 (google doc)
Amenities
- table tennis table
Barbecues
Barbecues are not allowed in Charles Square.
Dogs
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. More information on dogs in parks.
Refurbishment
Charles Square was upgraded in 2023. The old paving slabs and planters were removed and we installed brand new surfacing, benches and biodiverse planting.
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Charles Square
Telephone
- Emailparks@hackney.gov.uk
Notes
Charles Square opens by 7:30am at the latest throughout the year.
Closing times:
- 1 January to 18 January – 5pm
- 19 January to 1 February – 5.30pm
- 2 February to 22 February – 6pm
- 23 February to 8 March – 6.30pm
- 9 March to 22 March – 7pm
- 22 March to 5 April – 8pm
- 6 April to 19 April – 8.30pm
- 20 April to 3 May – 9pm
- 4 May to 9 August – 9.30pm
- 10 August to 23 August – 9pm
- 24 August to 6 September – 8.30pm
- 7 September to 20 September – 8pm
- 21 September to 4 October – 7.30pm
- 5 October to 18 October – 7pm
- 19 October to 1 November – 6.30pm
- 2 November to 31 December – 5pm