Tantony Green
Tantony Green, officially known as Marks Gate Open Space, is a popular community park located within the Marks Gate neighbourhood of Barking and Dagenham. The park provides valuable green space for local residents and offers opportunities for play, recreation, exercise and informal community gatherings.
Although modest in size, Tantony Green forms an important focal point for the local community, providing accessible outdoor facilities for children, young people and adults. The open grass areas, play facilities and sports provision make it a well-used destination throughout the year.
The Marks Gate area was largely developed during the post-war expansion of East London. As the neighbourhood grew, open spaces such as Tantony Green were established to provide residents with access to recreation, play and community facilities. Today the park continues to serve as a valued local green space, supporting health, wellbeing and community activity.
In recent years the park has benefited from improvements to its play facilities and outdoor recreational areas, ensuring that it remains an attractive and welcoming destination for families and visitors.
Key Information
Getting There
Location
Tantony Green (Marks Gate Open Space, Marks Gate, Romford, RM6 5NA
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 Chadwell Heath Station and the 62, 296 and 362 buses
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance and pathways
Facilities
- Children’s play area for a range of age groups
- Dog-free playground
- 5-a-side football pitch
- Basketball court
- Outdoor gym equipment
- Teen shelter and meeting space
- Open grass areas for informal recreation
- Wheelchair-accessible pathways and entrances
Wildlife and Green Space
Mature trees, grassed areas and landscaped planting contribute to local biodiversity while providing an attractive setting for relaxation and everyday recreation. The park plays an important role in improving the local environment and creating a greener neighbourhood for residents.
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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