Clissold Park Is One Of The Relaxing Place’s To Go, It Has A Large Football Pitch And Tennis Court’s, Also Has A Playground And A Fashionable Cafe And Large Grass Areas…..I Go There Alot And Is One Of My Favourite Parks. It Also Has Animals You Can Feed. Also Has A Special Path For Running And Cycling.

i feel that is the place to relax and get a sun tan. so many bad things have been said about this park but there are more good things then bad things.

Where is a bad park? I mean sure, some parks ARE better than others on many measurable scales. They can be bigger - have more trees - a nice cafe - great facilities. But if you live in a big city instead of somewhere out in the bush, anywhere set aside for green land has got to get five stars, I reckon.
Clissold park though is not just any old park.
This really is a park amongst parks. An example of how a green space can be very well developed for the whole community.
Ravers, dope heads, Carribean food connoisseurs and half naked tatooed people had a great time at the recent Stoke Fest.
Fitness freaks have the running track, the football pitch and the tennis courts. People scared of dogs and their excrement have their own area. There is a cafe, a little zoo, a wading pool and a little water way. There is boundless space with grass, lakes and chairs. There are ducks and other animals.
It’s truely a top spot.
My favourite part of it is that if you are walking towards Manor House tube from church st - then the shortest way is through the park. On top everything else, it gives us a short cut as well.

Loads of different play areas for the kids, paddling pool, some parks and also the wildlife bit, with many different animals, a lovley outdoor space, perfect for any family day out.
I regualarly visit there

This park is great in may, when the chestnuts are blossoming. The whole place turns pink and white and it’s nice. And the rest of the summer, when the sun’s out, it’s just nice to walk around the ponds and look for ducks and turtles. Yes, the poor turtles people throw away sun themselves on logs. And then there are the deer and the goats, but sadly a lack of rabbits since the foxes have been busy, warranting a new, stronger rabbit enclosure. Hackney council are about to start work to revamp the main building (plans in your local library) and apparently there was a flat built on the top floor in the 60s. I can’t imagine anything better. I don’t think the building’s being turned into anything as useful as housing though, just some kind of meeting space.

Clissold Park is what I expected parks to be when I was a kid. It has a proper posh-looking house in the middle, serving teas. There’s open lawnie bits. A lake. And a ‘river’ that’s not really a river (I don’t think…). Some interesting varieties of ducks in that, and terrapins if you are lucky enough to spot them. They’ve also got the practically-compulsory-in-London paddock full of deer, plus some goats for good measure. And aviaries with budgies and more. It’s not huge, but it does the business. Definitely a place for local families, with a little touch of class.

My usual runners note: though it’s not huge, it’s a nice place to run. Judging by the paths worn in the grass in some parts you won’t exactly be the first. One bit I especially enjoyed is some bark surfaced undulating paths along one edge. I’m not sure if they are actually intended for BMX, but they make for enjoyable running if you are not just chasing speed.

I love Clissold park. It is a perfect sized small park with ponds, deer-enclosure, rose garden, tennis courts, cafe and lots of friendly people. The park is very popular with everyone from the sports interested to dog-walkers and picnickers. There are many events held here throughout the year with Stoke-fest being the most popular. I love going there with my dog and always meet lots of nice people and dogs. Dogs are allowed off-lead in most of the park, but some areas have been fenced off so people can picnic in peace and leave their toddlers to run around without getting lost or knocked over by playing dogs.
If you forget or run out of poo-bags they have free ones at the rangers office so there is no excuse for not picking it up.

Located close to Stoke Newington, Clissold Park encapsulates the cultural essence of the area. It is a great location for a day out in London. It caters for both adults and children alike, with an adventurous play area and a lido, butterfly garden and small lake. Although the actual size of the park itself is not enormous it is quaint and ideal for familieswith young children, as there is little chance of anybody getting lost. Clissold Park is full of unusual sculptures, including a wicker shaped ball in a tree. A brilliant day out for everyone.