Parks and Countryside

Country Parks and Nature Reserves

Discover and explore the hidden green treasures of Barking and Dagenham in a variety of peaceful parks and nature reserves.

Dagenham Corridor|

This runs from Hainault to the River Thames and includes the Eastbrookend Country Park, the Chase Local Nature Reserve and the Beam Valley Country Park.

Beam Valley|

A mixture of woodlands, acid grassland, ponds and marsh areas.

Chase Local Nature Reserve|

Includes shallow wetlands, reedbeds, horse-grazed pasture, scrub and woodland.

Eastbrookend Country Park|

Provides local people with the chance to experience the pleasures of the countryside on their doorstep.

Millennium Centre|

Our visitor and education centre, open to the public throughout the year.

Ripple Nature Reserve|

Includes areas of meadow and scrub.

Scrattons Farm Eco-Park|

An oasis where flora and fauna can flourish and local residents can go to relax and enjoy.

St Peter and St Paul's Churchyard|

Also known as Dagenham Parish Churchyard.

The main importance of the churchyard is for invertebrates.

Thames Chase Community Forest|

An attractive forested area to visit with a range of wildlife habitats.

Nature Conservation sites|

Sites identified as being of importance for nature conservation.

Location map and directions|

For Country Parks, Nature Reserve and Millennium Centre.

Looking after our nature reserves

London Wildlife Trust Volunteer Group|

Join in and help manage green spaces in the borough.

Ranger Service|

Maintaining a safe environment for all visitors to the parks in Barking and Dagenham.

Byelaws|

Byelaws are local laws to protect our environment from damage, spoiling or misuse. Certain activities and behaviour is prohibited in our parks and nature reserves.