Clapton Common

Clapton Common stretches from Upper Clapton Road to Stamford Hill. The common and its surrounds became a designated conservation area in 1969 and has a similar landscape character to other commons in Hackney, with open grass areas edged with mature London Plane trees. The common also has an exciting play area which was shortlisted for a Hackney Design Award and a pond with a fountain.

Pond care

Please help us protect the pond’s wildlife by not throwing litter. Litter poses a risk to all the wildlife that live in and around the pond.

Fishing

Fishing is not permitted in any of Hackney’s parks.

Play improvements

We know that the existing play area in Clapton Common is well loved but the equipment needs to be replaced. In 2022 we consulted park users, local residents and children on design proposals to improve the play area at Clapton Common. Around 70% of those surveyed loved or liked the designs and so we have made a few changes to make it even better. This includes adding more swings, which was the number one request.

You can view the consultation report, the original designs and the updated designs.

See consultation design (PDF 7mb)

See consultation report (PDF 2mb)

See updated design (PDF 416kb)

We have received Common Land consent for the play area improvements, work will start on site in September 2024.

Liberty Hall

Liberty Hall is a unique project that emerged out of a group of neighbours (Clapton Commons) wanting to do something for their community. The building was a disused toilet block on the Common, and remained empty for 30 years before undergoing a major transformation to be converted into a community space to help address health inequality and social isolation in the area. It reopened in 2020 and is now a flexible space that can be booked for community events, shows, clubs, workshops and other activities.

Amenities

• coffee kiosk
• seating area
• plant-based kitchen (Made In Hackney)
• toilet
• community garden
• bike racks
• community notice boards

To find out more about using the space you can contact info@claptoncommons.org.

Parking

Please do not park cars on Clapton Common. Parking is not permitted and action will be taken against people who park their cars on Clapton Common.

Barbecues

Barbecues are not allowed on Clapton Common.

Dogs

Dogs are excluded from the play area. Council Officers have the power to request that dogs are put on leads if they are behaving aggressively, causing damage, or if their owner does not have appropriate control over them. More information on dogs in parks.

Monthly community litter pick

Join us on the last Sunday of each month to help keep Clapton Common free of litter.

Bags and litter picks can be collected from Springfield House in Springfield Park or on Clapton Terrace.

Visit Eventbrite for more information.

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