Island Gardens

Island Gardens is a Grade II listed park in Tower Hamlets with formal flower beds, tree-lined paths, and open green spaces along the Thames waterfront. The site has multiple entry points, paved walkways, and many benches for visitors to use.

The park was established in the late 1800s to meet the needs of growing urban development in the Isle of Dogs area. It emerged from the movement to create public recreation spaces within crowded city neighborhoods.

The gardens preserve Victorian design principles with formal landscaping that shows how public spaces were created during that era. Visitors walking through today can see these historical ideas in the arranged flower beds and tree lines.

The park is easy to walk through with paved paths suitable for most mobility needs. It sits near public transport connections, making it simple to reach from anywhere in the city.

From the northern Thames bank, visitors can look across to see Greenwich's buildings, thanks to purposefully kept sightlines through the park. These planned views were designed to let the historic ensemble stand out across the water.

Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets

GPS coordinates: 51.48710,-0.00792

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:44