Valence Park
Valence Park is a small but vibrant community park located in Dagenham. It is a modern, welcoming space with plenty to enjoy, including a range of sporting activities and play area. The park is ideal for picnics, relaxing outdoors and meeting friends and family.
Within the grounds you will also find Valence House Museum, which offers free public access, adding a rich historical element to the park. Valence Library is located next door, making the area a great hub for leisure, learning, and community activities.
Valence Park is not only a destination in itself but also a gateway to exploring the Valence House Museum.
Key Information
Getting There
Location
Valence Park, Becontree Avenue in Dagenham RM8 3HT.
Contact
Telephone 0208 215 3000
Email parksandenvironment@lbbd.gov.uk
Parking
Some parking available on-site, Includes including spaces for Blue Badge holderswith mainly permit parking only. To make your visit easier and stress‑free, we kindly recommend using public transport such as Becontree Station, Chadwell Heath station and the 368 and 62 buses.
Accessibility
The park is accessible with well-maintained paths and seating areas. There are toilets at the Valence House Museum.
Sporting Facilities
Hype Court for games like football and basketball and a new basketball court. It also has an outdoor gym and open green for space to walk, play or relax.
Play Areas
Children’s play area.
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
Valence House Museum
The museum is free to visit and also runs events and activities during school holidays.
There is also a historic moat in the park which dates back to the 13th century. It was hand‑dug to protect the site. It is managed by the museum and is one of the few surviving moats in Greater London.
Keep an eye on our events calendar for upcoming events
Various community events and activities are held throughout the year. Check the council’s website for the latest updates.
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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