View Island, River island in Reading, England
View Island sits near Caversham Lock on the River Thames, featuring grassy paths and seating areas throughout its natural space.
The location transformed from a derelict boatyard into a public park in 1998 through Reading Borough Council's restoration initiative.
The park contains wooden chainsaw-carved sculptures, with an open-air classroom equipped with log seats for educational activities.
Access to View Island comes through a pedestrian entrance by the footbridge connecting to the Thames Path in Hills Meadow.
A community-owned hydroelectric power plant opened at the upstream end in 2021, alongside a fish pass stream winding through the island.
Location: Reading
GPS coordinates: 51.46200,-0.96300
Latest update: March 14, 2025 18:30
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