Harrow Borough Parks, Commons, and Open Spaces
Overview
- Over 20% of Harrow borough land is parks or open space (including nature reserves, cemeteries, allotments).
- The borough has around 80 green spaces.
Green Flag Parks (nationally accredited for maintenance & community value):
1. Canons Park
2. Chandos Recreation Ground
3. Harrow Recreation Ground
4. Hatch End Riverside Park
5. Headstone Manor Park
6. Kenton Recreation Ground
7. Pinner Memorial Park
8. Roxeth Recreation Ground
Featured Open Spaces and Commons
Natural/Leisure Spaces
- Bentley Priory Open Space – Meadowland, woodland and ponds; SSSI.
- Stanmore Country Park – Large woodland and meadow area with multiple access points.
- Stanmore Common – Woodland and heathland; local nature reserve with ponds.
- Yeading Brook Open Space – River-edge lawns and trees for walking and relaxation.
- Woodlands Open Space – Grassland, woodland conservation area, and allotments.
Smaller Greens, Recreation & Play
- Bernays Gardens – Quiet walled garden in Stanmore (no dogs allowed).
- Churchfields Open Space – Wildflower open area.
- The Grove Open Space – Green space on north slope of Harrow-on-the-Hill.
- Grimsdyke Open Space – Woodland near Harrow Weald.
- Hatch End Playing Fields – Cricket and football pitches.
- Lake Grove Open Space – Woodland adjacent to Canons Park.
- Little Common Pinner – Playground and basketball hoop.
- Newton Farm Ecology Park – Wildlife habitat area with small play area.
- Pinner Recreation Ground – Park with children’s playground.
- Priestmead Recreation Ground – Playground and basketball hoop.
- Rayners Mead – Open grass area with tennis courts and playground.
- Saddlers Mead – Mixed sports area (football & cricket) and play area; contains historic Grimsditch earthwork.
- The Croft Playing Fields – Football pitches and children’s playground.
- The Viewpoint – Elevated open space with views over north London.
Current Works & Policies
- Pinner Memorial Park – Pond improvements (draining, repair, de-silting).
- West Harrow Park – Path upgrades, playground refurbishment, and infrastructure repairs.
- Barbeques are not allowed in any parks or open spaces (fire risk).
- Gates/fences must not be altered to access green spaces from private gardens; unauthorised changes can result in council action.
Addresses and Facilities
Pinner Memorial Park – W End Ln, Pinner, HA5 1AE
Facilities: Children’s playground, café, pond, aviary, bowling green (members only), car park, gardens & woodland, green gym, public toilets, museum nearby
Stanmore Country Park – Kerry Avenue, Stanmore, HA7 4NN
Facilities: Woodland & meadow walking trails, car parks, nature walks
Canons Park – Howberry Road, Edgware, HA7 4SD
Facilities: Children’s playground, café, gardens, pond, green gym, public toilets
Roxbourne Park – Cannon Lane, Pinner, HA5 1JF
Facilities: Football & cricket pitches, car parking, play areas, open grass spaces
Headstone Recreation Ground – Harrow, HA2 6JL
Facilities: Open recreation space
Newton Park West – Harrow, HA2 9DX
Facilities: Open green space
Additional Common & Open Spaces (access info only)
- Bentley Priory open space – Woodland & meadow; SSSI site
- Bernays Gardens – Walled garden (no dogs)
- Churchfields open space – Wildflower area
- The Grove open space – Central Harrow hillside park
- Grimsdyke open space – Woodland adjacent to Harrow Weald Common
- Hatch End Playing Fields – Cricket & football fields
- Little Common Pinner – Playground & basketball hoop
- Pinner Recreation Ground – Playground & open space
- Priestmead Recreation Ground – Playground & basketball hoop
- Rayners Mead – Tennis courts & playground
- Stanmore Common – Woodland & heathland local nature reserve
- The Croft Playing Fields – Football pitches & play area
- The Viewpoint – Scenic lookout with views across north London
- Whitefriars open space – Grassland area
- Woodlands open space – Grass & woodland with allotments