Padnall Open Space
Padnall Open Space is a lakeside green space in Marks Gate Romford. This space serves the local community. It has a lake and a wildlife area with ducks, geese and many birds.
There is seating where people can sit and relax and is a calm place to enjoy nature and a play area for children. Works have also taken place to improve the space by restoring the lake area.
Padnall Lake was once part of the old Marks Manor.
In the late 1950s, a council housing estate was built nearby. The lake and green space became important for local people and wildlife. It has long been a quiet outdoor place for walking and enjoying nature.
In recent years, plans were made to improve the area, this includes new housing nearby, along with better green space for the community.
Key Information
Getting There
Location
Padnall Lake, Padnall Road, Marks Gate RM6 5EL.
Contact
Email parksandenvironment@lbbd.gov.uk
Parking
Parking around Padnall Lake Open Space is restricted. To make your visit easier and stress free, we kindly recommend using public transport such as Chadwell Heath station and the 297 bus.
Accessibility
The park is accessible with well maintained paths and seating area.
Lake
With a variety of ducks, geese and many birds.
Play Area
For small children.
Accessible Pathways
For wheelchair use, walks and jogging.
Trees
Trees surround the lake, helping to support wildlife
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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