Parks and recreation

Important reminder: BBQs (or any open flames) are NOT permitted in any LBBD parks. Please dispose of cigarette butts & rubbish responsibly – discarded glass/metal litter can magnify/conduct heat & ignite dry grass causing fires.

Find out more about parks and recreation in the borough on our new website! 

Barking and Dagenham country parks

For the latest information on changes to our park facilities and services, including opening times and social distancing, please check our updates page:

Latest changes to our park services and facilities 

Report a full or overflowing park bin

Information on things to do in the borough, from visiting parks, museums and Barking market to finding out about sport and leisure facilities.