West Ham Park

West Ham Park is a 77-acre green space with ornamental gardens, mature trees, and open grass areas that provide recreational opportunities. The grounds feature tennis courts, cricket nets, football pitches, and children's play areas spread throughout the carefully maintained landscape.

The land was originally part of the Upton House estate beginning in 1566, then purchased by John Fothergill in 1762 who established an extensive botanical garden. This early horticultural legacy shaped the park's development and gardening focus.

The park is tied to football history as the location where the first FA Cup goal was scored in 1871. This moment connects the space to the sport's early development in England.

The park has multiple entrance points that make it easy to access different areas throughout the grounds. Sport facilities and play areas are spread across the landscape, so visitors benefit from exploring on foot to discover various sections.

Until 2016, the park operated a nursery that produced over 200,000 plants annually for London's parks and official municipal events. This production made the space a major source of greenery for the wider city.

Location: London Borough of Newham

GPS coordinates: 51.53920,0.01778

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:44