King George’s Playing Field
King George’s Playing Field in Dagenham is a small, friendly, enclosed, green space for the local community. The field was created as part of a national memorial to King George V.
The park has a children’s play area with swings and slides, making it a good place for families. The open grass area is great for casual games, sports, and relaxing.
King George’s Playing Fields were created after King George V died in 1936 as a living memorial. The King George’s Fields Foundation set up these parks to give communities safe, open play spaces.
Across the UK, 471 fields were created and protected so they would always stay public. Today, groups like Fields in Trust continue to look after them.
The Dagenham site was developed during the 1930s–1950s to provide green space for local people.
The site was originally the former Marsh Green Recreation Ground before being re-designated.
Key Information
Getting There
Location
King Georges Playing Field, Baddow Close, Dagenham RM10 9RT.
Contact
Telephone 0208 215 3000
Email parksandenvironment@lbbd.gov.uk
Parking
Parking around King Georges Playing Field is restricted. To make your visit easier and stress free, we kindly recommend using public transport such as Dagenham Heathway station and the 173 and 287 buses.
Accessibility
The park is accessible with well-maintained paths and stoned seating areas.
Play Area
Fun, safe spaces for children with swings and slides.
Sports
Skate ramp, basketball court and open space used for football pitches during the winter months.
Do's
Be kind to wildlife – Enjoy watching animals and birds, but don’t disturb them.
Walking your dog? Keep them under control and always keep them on a lead near:
- Playgrounds, play areas
- Lakes (to protect nesting birds)
- Public buildings
- Always clean up after your dog using the bins provided
Picnics are welcome! Just remember to take all your rubbish home with you.
Countryside byelaws
The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, like other councils, has wide powers to make byelaws in relation to a range of areas under its control. Generally, byelaws seek to uphold good order, government and public health
Report to us
Please help the Ranger Service by reporting any problems you see or ideas that you have that will improve your enjoyment of the parks and nature reserves in the borough.
Don'ts
Don’t harm or disturb wildlife – It’s against the law to hurt or scare wild animals or birds.
Don’t damage or disturb animal homes like nests or burrows, especially during breeding season.
No hunting or capturing. No traps, nets, or snares – These can harm protected animals.
Birds of prey can only be brought in with permission. Please see the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
No fishing, except at Eastbrookend Country Park (with a valid rod licence). Check fishing rules here.
No swimming in lakes or walking on them when they are frozen.
No model boats.
Fires, and barbecues are strictly forbidden.
Camping is not allowed.
No setting up tents, gazebos, or marquees without permission.
Don’t climb on:
- Fences, walls, or railings
- Trees or park structures (enclosures, posts…etc)
- No motorbikes in the park
- No model aircrafts or drones
- No selling or trading in the park
Wild and Free in LBBD
Each year the Barking & Dagenham Park Ranger Service invites local residents to share their experiences of LBBD’s parks through the Wild & Free Photo Competition.
Friends of the parks
Are you interested in making a positive contribution to the management and development of your local park? Then please join the Friends group to help make a difference.
Community groups
Read more about some of the brilliant local organisations (that we sometimes partner with) who support the local community and help make our borough a better place to live.
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