Parks and open spaces in the London Borough of Redbridge

The London Borough of Redbridge, one of the north-eastern peripheral London boroughs, has within its boundaries parts of two large open spaces: Epping Forest and Wanstead Flats. Apart from many smaller parks, gardens and sports grounds, the following are the main open spaces in Redbridge:
 * Claybury Woods and Park
 * Epping Forest – portions near Woodford (also Wanstead Park, see below)
 * Hainault Forest Country Park: 136 ha
 * Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve: 6.8 ha
 * Fairlop Waters: an open space with two lakes and a golf course, at Fairlop
 * Goodmayes Park
 * Loxford Park
 * Seven Kings Park
 * Roding Valley Park
 * South Park, Ilford 13.5 ha
 * Valentines Park, Ilford: 52 ha
 * Wanstead Flats
 * Wanstead Park (with lakes) and the Wanstead Golf Course

Fairlop Waters Country Park is one of 11 parks throughout Greater London chosen to receive money for redevelopment by a public vote, in 2009. The park received £400,000 towards better footpaths, more lighting, refurbished public toilets and new play areas for children.

The parks are patrolled by the Redbridge Community Police Team.