Mayesbrook Park

Mayesbrook Park is a large open space near Dagenham with sports facilities including football pitches, tennis courts, cricket fields, and an athletic track spread throughout the grounds. A nature reserve with two lakes sits in the southern section, surrounded by newly planted woodland where wildlife thrives.

The park was created in 1934 to provide open space for residents of the London County Council's Becontree Housing Estate, a major suburban development. This expansion followed the need for more living areas after World War I.

The southern section contains a Local Nature Reserve with two large lakes, supporting diverse wildlife populations and newly planted woodland areas.

The park offers free access with parking available near Lodge Avenue and a children's play area for families. Most facilities are easily reached on foot from the main entrances, and signage helps visitors navigate to different sports areas.

The Mayes Brook, a tributary of the River Roding, runs along the western edge of the grounds and shapes the natural water system that many visitors walk past without noticing. This small waterway connects the park to a larger network of local rivers.

Location: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

GPS coordinates: 51.54030,0.11110

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:03