Gillespie Park, Nature reserve in Highbury, London Borough of Islington, United Kingdom.
The 3.4-hectare park combines grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands with several ponds, creating different natural environments for local wildlife species.
The land transformed from railway sidings and the Stephens Ink Factory into a nature reserve during the 1980s through local community efforts.
The Islington Ecology Centre within the park delivers educational programs about environmental conservation and organizes regular community activities throughout the year.
The park remains open from 8 AM until dusk every day except during Arsenal match days, with entrances at Drayton Park and Quill Street.
The reserve houses 244 plant species, including rare varieties like narrow-leaved bird's-foot-trefoil and pyramidal orchid, plus 94 bird species and 24 butterfly types.
Location: London Borough of Islington
GPS coordinates: 51.55900,-0.10600
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:13
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