What I like about Springfield Park (London E5) is that
there are a lot of different bits in and around the area.
From the top of the park get great views of Walthamstow
Marshes, Springfield Marina, and the River Lea.
You can walk, run or cycle for miles along the river
in either direction stopping off at one of the many riverside
pubs.
If you fancy blobbing in the park you can do that too.
There's a couple of cafe's nearby. One in the park itself
and one just next to the rowing club. Cross the bridge
next to the rowing club and you'll find a picnic area.
If you fancy checking out the plant and animal life there's
the nature reserve bit just across the river from the
park. A short walk along the river in one direction takes
you towards Hackney Marshes, the old River Lea, and another
little nature reserve. A long the Old River Lea you are
quite likely to see herons. In the other direction you'll
get to Tottenham Marshes. Hackney Marshes has the largest
collection of football pitches in Europe (might even be
the world - I can't remember). On a weekend you can catch
men and women playing footy. Kite flying competitions
are also held here and in the summer there is a campsite.
