Parks and open spaces in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets, in spite of being close to the centre of London and perhaps retaining the idea of it being the docklands area, has over 100 areas of parks and open spaces within its boundaries.

These range from the huge (Victoria Park) to small gardens and squares.

In common with all the London boroughs, these green spaces provide "lungs" for the leisure pursuits of the inhabitants.

The principal parks in Tower Hamlets are: Smaller parks within the borough include: Tower Hamlets is a riverside borough, and one of the largest open spaces is the Thames itself.

A sign posted riverside trail exists from Tower Bridge, in the west, around the Isle of Dogs, and leaving the borough at the crossing of the River Lee.