Gascoigne Park
Gascoigne Park is a modern urban park located within the Gascoigne Neighbourhood regeneration area in Barking. Opened in 2023, the park was created as a central community space designed to bring residents together while providing opportunities for recreation, play, relaxation and social interaction.
The park forms a key part of the wider transformation of the former Gascoigne Estate, one of London’s largest regeneration projects. Designed as more than simply a play space, Gascoigne Park provides an attractive landscape where people of all ages can meet, exercise, relax and enjoy the outdoors.
Gascoigne Park was delivered as part of the redevelopment of the Gascoigne Neighbourhood, an ambitious programme replacing the former post-war housing estate with new homes, schools, community facilities and high-quality public spaces. The park was completed in May 2023 through a partnership between the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and its regeneration partners.
The design reflects the council’s ambition to create healthy and attractive places where residents can spend time outdoors close to home. The park sits at the heart of the new neighbourhood and has quickly become an important community asset for local families and residents.
Key Information
Getting There
Location
Gascoigne Road, Barking, IG11 7NZ
Contact
Email parksandenvironment@lbbd.gov.uk
Parking
No parking available. To make your visit easier and stress‑free, we kindly recommend using public transport such as Barking Station or the 62, 5, 238, 335 and 484 buses
Accessibility
Accessible via surfaced pedestrian routes from surrounding streets and public transport links
Facilities
- Children’s play area
- Climbing and balancing play features
- Swings and slides
- Natural play and exploration elements
- Landscaped seating areas
- Open lawn and recreation space
- Accessible pathways
- Spaces for informal community gatherings
- Modern public realm and planting
Design and Community
The park has been designed to encourage exploration, creativity and social interaction. Bespoke play sculptures and seating features are integrated throughout the landscape, creating opportunities for both active play and quiet reflection.
The park supports residents of all ages, from young children and families to older residents seeking a welcoming place to meet friends or enjoy a walk. Its central location makes it an important focal point within the wider Gascoigne Neighbourhood.
Nature and Sustainability
New tree planting, landscaped gardens and areas of green space help improve the local environment while enhancing biodiversity across the neighbourhood. These features contribute to a greener and more climate-resilient urban environment for Barking.
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
Keep an eye on our events calendar for upcoming events
Abbey Green hosts a variety of community events and activities throughout the year. Keep an eye on our events calendar for upcoming events.
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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