Scrattons Farm Eco Park
Scrattons Farm Eco Park is a much loved green space in the heart of Barking and Dagenham, offering a blend of recreation, relaxation and nature. Now officially designated as a Local Nature Reserve, the park plays an important role in protecting wildlife while providing opportunities for people to enjoy the outdoors.
Opened in 2002 on land that was once overgrown former allotments and marshland, Scrattons Farm Eco Park has been carefully transformed into a vibrant community space.
Today, it supports a range of habitats alongside play and sports facilities, creating a place where residents can keep active, unwind and connect with nature.
With welcoming open spaces, children’s play areas, sports facilities, informal walking routes and wildlife‑friendly environments, Scrattons Farm Eco Park is valued by visitors of all ages throughout the year.
Scrattons Farm Eco Park was created in the late 1990s and officially opened in 2002 following the redevelopment of former allotments and marshland. From the outset, the park was designed to balance ecological value with recreational use, supporting local wildlife while offering much needed green space for the surrounding community.
The site is now designated as a Local Nature Reserve, recognising its importance for biodiversity, conservation and environmental education, as well as its ongoing role as a welcoming and accessible park for local residents.
Key Information
Getting There
Location
Scrattons Farm Eco Park, Shaw Gardens, Barking, IG11 0UE
Contact
Telephone 020 8215 3000
Email parksandenvironment@lbbd.gov.uk
Parking
To make your visit easier and stress‑free, we kindly encourage visitors to use public transport such as Dagenham Dock station and the 173, 287, 687 buses.
Accessibility
Some uneven surfaces and gentle slopes throughout the park. Wheelchair access is possible with assistance in some areas. Accessible toilets are available on site.
Sporting Facilities
Junior football pitch and basketball court.
Play Areas
Children’s equipped play area and informal play space suitable for younger children.
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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