Millfields Park
Notification of Utility work in Millfields Park
UK Power Networks will be working on an electricity upgrade project in North Millfields Park.
This project is essential to maintain resilience of power supplies in the area and strengthen the network for the future.
Park users will see a temporary site compound that will be set up in North Millfields Park.
The works within the compound will involve drilling deep underground to lay cable ducts.
If you wish to know more information, contact their customer care team on 0800 028 4587 or email care@ukpowernetworks.co.uk.
Millfields Park is made up of 3 large open spaces around Lea Bridge and Chatsworth Road framed by avenues of mature plane and elm trees.
The Lea Navigation borders the park and links it to Springfield Park to the north and Hackney Marshes to the south.
On this page:
Amenities
- athletics track (seasonal)
- basketball
- children’s play area
- community orchard
- conservation area
- cricket pitch
- dog-free area
- football pitch
- ranger office
- river
- tennis courts
- trim trail (wooden gym apparatus)
Outdoor childcare sessions with Forest Grove
Forest Grove Hackney is a fully outdoor classroom for 3-5 year olds. This Ofsted registered childcare provision follows the Forest School Ethos and operates during term time from Mondays to Fridays 9am-3pm.
They also offer an out-of-term Holiday Club for 3-5 year olds as well as a weekly Nature Club sessions for 2 year olds.
This fully outdoor classroom encourages nature based child-led learning through play and lots of movement.
Activities include going on bug hunts; den building; foraging; exploring the marshes and local nature reserves; arts & crafts; songs & story-telling; learn about sustainability; using tools safely; tree climbing and having lots of fun outdoors.
Booking courts and pitches
Events
Millfields Park is licensed for plays, showing films, live music, recorded music and dance performances. Find out about holding events in parks.
Millfields user group
The Millfields user group (MUG) campaigns to improve the park. You can contact the group directly on secretary@millfieldsusers.org.uk, or subscribe to their mailing list.
Barbecues
Barbecues are not allowed in Millfields Park.
Dogs
Dogs are excluded from the play area and sports facilities. If your dogs are behaving aggressively, causing damage, or if you do not have appropriate control over them, Council officers can ask you to put them on leads. More information on dogs in parks.
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- 24 hours a day