Thames Barrier Park

Thames Barrier Park is a public garden spanning 7 hectares in the Royal Docks with sunken green spaces, water features, and open lawns. Modern pathways cross the site and lead to seating areas overlooking the river and surrounding docks.

The park was built in the 1990s on the site of a former petrochemical factory after the ground was thoroughly cleaned. This transformation made the location London's largest new riverside park in recent decades.

The park is a place where people walk, exercise, and spend time with family and friends. Its name comes from the famous flood barrier upstream, which has become a symbol of the Thames and the docks.

The park opens daily and is easily reached by DLR train from Pontoon Dock station. On site you will find a cafe, sports facilities, and plenty of rest areas along the paths.

The Green Dock is a diagonal garden corridor that protects plants through its sunken design. This design feature makes the park a sheltered retreat within the busy docklands landscape.

GPS coordinates: 51.50080,0.03417

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:27