So much in one Park! The park is big enough to have get facilities and community without being too tourist. They have a little zoo, a pond with swans, a paddle pool, a little restaurant (that's now been done up), a wood chop running track, picnic areas and wide open grassy areas. They allow dogs, which is great for me. There are also nice little cafes across the road. If you looking for a park to escape the crowds and just to relax, come here read more

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Pretty nice park, large enough to exercise by running or walking but plenty of quiet areas additional children's activities plus tennis courts and some nice views read more

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I am lucky enough to live on the border between Islington and Hackney, a location which allows me to take advantage of both areas. One of the things I love about London is that it's full of green space and this part of town is no exception. Clissold Park is my local park and I take full advantage of its location. The park is great for running, bike riding and walking. It has ponds with various types of birds, for the bird watching set and a cafe for the watch the world go by set. The large green spaces are ideal for a picnics or letting your dog run around and chase things. FYI, because dogs are allowed in the park and not everyone cleans up after their pets make sure you look where you are stepping. In addition to the open green spaces the park is an excellent outing for kids. There are animals in an enclosed area and a play area filled with swings, slides and a juggle-gym. One of the best things about Clissold Park is that it's never so crowded that I cannot enjoy it. In the morning if I'm running in the park, there are other runners but not so many that I have to worry about running over someone or being run over in return. In the summer the park hosts a Circus and various community events. The warm weather brings out picnickers and families, the environment is warm and friendly and you don't have to worry about finding a place to sit or competing with groups wanting to play a game of rugby or football. Clissold is an excellent community park. It has all the amenities a park should offer, including a football pitch and tennis courts. I use the park when it's warm and when it's cold and I'm not alone in that regard. read more

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A great park to enjoy the great weather. I hadn't realised I had lived near this bad boy of a park for a while now. Since we experienced two of the very few days of sun we get a year, I decided to venture out. This park is huge - but not as big as Finsbury Park, but I'd say a lot nicer. There are two ponds with plenty of wildlife including baby ducklings! I managed to find two cafes and also some enclosed fallow dear! There was also a butterfly dome but apparently this only opens in the summer. There is plenty of room for sunbathers and kids to have a kick about. There is also a decent sized park for the kiddies too. The two cafes are good, offering a wide range of cooked food and ice creams. This park is very close to Stoke Newington high street so maybe take a walk down there for a pint. read more

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This park makes me life worth living! No seriously, it's so nice to know I have this gem of natural delights (deer, goats, chickens) a mere minute or two outside my front door. I can't imagine ever living anywhere else, and Clissold Park is a big factor in that. The park itself is superb for jogging, picnics in the summer and a great detour en route to Stoke Newington from Highbury. I especially love the fact that no-one seems to have heard of it expect me, and that it's not full of tourists day in and day out :) read more

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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. read more

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I now live in New York, but grew up by Newington Green, and growing up my family and I would spend just about every Sunday afternoon at Clissold Park! So whenever I'm back, I always make time to visit the park, and last year while I was there I saw this amazing group of dogs with their trainer...she was so good with them, and it was plain to see that each and every one of them simply adored her! read more

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By far this is one of the most beautiful parts of London and actually it's also one of the reasons I stay living here. This is the best communal outdoor space in the city in my opinion, with a large area dedicated to doggies, public toilets, a cute cafe serving tasty cake and real live terrapins in the pond. If you're lucky you may even see the goats, bunnies and pretty coloured birdies. Most years the have Stoke Newington Festival here, with a selection of local music, food and arty craft stalls, they also have steam fairs and other events held here, all throughout the summer. There are a couple of good napping spots in the park, none close to the pond as it does get a little wiffy in summer but under the big trees and in the rose garden a nice shady spot can be a perfect cure for the meanest hangover. read more

Lovely park. There's a little bit of something for everyone's needs and plenty of room for the picnics we all try and take on those raaaaarrreeee warm weekends. Tennis courts Cafe Little zoo-ish area, theres a butterfly dome that does tours on...certain days, look it up. Ponds wif ducks n turtles n fishies! Areas that don't allow dogs (so the babehs can crawl around in a poop free zone) Trees for shade if needed....ha HIghly recommended if you're in the area and in need of some greenery but don't want to go to Abney park cemetery. read more

I used to frequent this park on a regularish basis while I had a bro-in law still living in London. I was there recently with my daughter on a nostalgic trip and it's still as lovely as I remember. There is a little animal farm on one side with various animals such as deer, birds and goats and a little pond full of ducks and moorhens etc. There is a playground in which my children played in many a time and plenty of benches for the parents to sit on, or if they prefer there's a cafe in the Manor house just outside the playground. The manor house has an entrance where you can go in and read a little bit of local history and a staircase which I didn't go up! The little park is a little gem and not full of tourists, although I technically was not being of the British variety. Definitely a relaxing place to jog, walk dogs or simply take in the wildlife. read more

Clissold Park is amazing for the following reasons; 1. they have deer 2. they have goats 3. they have rabbits 4. there is a turtle that sits on the same bit of log in the lake each time I go 5. they have an aviary It is such a beautiful and relaxing space. I was completely shocked when I stumbled on it for the first time, and it was one of the main reasons we decided to move to Stoke Newington. The gardens are beautifully kept, there is a wonderful running track that goes around the park and there are two lakes. read more

I love this park even more when I compare it to nearby finsbury park. It never feels overcrowded or littered with trash. There are animals! Ponds! An epic playground! A pool! Greeeeeeen! And it butts up against an amazing old cemetery. There are also a lot of events that take place in this park. Love it. read more

Clissold Park is a beautiful area in North London, showing off what London does best... Making use of it's space, big or small, and making it great for everyone. To run around the outside of the park, it's only about a mile, but inside is lots of green grass to play/sit/lounge/walk on. There are a couple of large ponds with ducks and swans, a large fantastic looking playground area for kids, a deer enclosure, butterfly dome, goats, and an aviary too. Lovely for strolling past and looking at, and brilliant for a trip out for children. There's also a paddling pool/lido open for children to splash in, in the summer. There's a beautiful house in the middle of the park. I often think it looks perfect for a wedding venue. The paths weave in and around the park, over a little river, past lots of trees, making it an excellent nearby place for a lovely stroll. I also love that a woodchip track has been created around the perimeter of the park for runners. An excellent idea. It may not be the biggest park in North London but it's a little gem! read more

So grateful for living just near this park. It's size is reasonable, there is plenty of room for huge groups of picnickers on warm days but it's nice in the winter time too with kiddies running around playing footie in the mud and the bravest tennis players practicing in the courts. There are always people running in Clissold Park and it's very encouraging, there are quite a few different ponds and patches to jog around too. The cafe is a nice stop too, I like to pop open a lemonade and sit on the grass in front of it in Sprint and Summer. Like a lot of other places in Stokey though - I wish they had wifi ! (Freelancer problems). read more

Clissold Park is a much-loved local space in Stoke Newington and is well used by the local community. It's relatively small compared to some of the other London Parks but packs a fair amount in to the area a big house with a cafe, a couple of lakes with wildfowl, a play area for children, tennis courts, football pitches, a wildlife enclosure with deer, goats and rabbits, and even an aviary! If you fancy a long walk though, you'll end up going in circles, so better head to Hampstead Heath if you really want to stretch your legs for over an hour. read more

The main pen is used for deer, and very nice one it is. The side open to the public is relatively small, with the pen bounded by the New River, so the deer have a fair level of privacy. They have a small group of fallow deer, including, as I write, a buck with an impressive set of antlers. Alongside they also have pens with chickens and pigmy goats. All the animals look happy, and not bothered by people going past. read more

Thick muck covered slime pit infested with deadly terrapins. Not sure why it hasn't been filled in, like the rest of the stretch of the new river that used to run the length of Clissold Park down Church Street. Not very nice to look at unless the bilious effects of inner city eutrophication have been heroically dealt with. read more

Praise be to Clissold Park and the magical powers it exudes to dissipate the most vile mood I can manage to work myself into. Angry? Run through the woods at the top along the uneven trail as fast as you can, snapping twigs and jumping gaps. Morose? Watch the goats jumping about then go and look at the roses. Hot? Pretend to be a parent, roll up your jeans and sneak into the paddling pool. Stressed? Join in with the woman that does the yoga and stretching at 10am on the grass beside the cafe. Tired? Sit on the fallen tree and watch the dogs play then wander aimlessly about til you get home. Bored? Try to see whether you can get yourself and a larger than fair sized dog into one of the toilet cubicles (http://www.qype.co.uk/review/578488) . read more

A lovely London park. Plus goats. I mean the goats shouldn't really be the main draw of a beautiful green space, with a children's pool and a really lovely manor house with cafe...but goats. They're behind a fence in the animal area, just fyi. In case you were a little too excited about the idea of goats roaming free through London's parks. read more

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 read more

A beautiful park, nice and large with loads of room for everybody. Lovely soft green grass to lie on and enjoy the sun. (Be quick because you likely to only see 6 sunny days a year in England) Loads of room for ball games and a play area for the kids. If you're feeling hungry check out the cafe with a lot of yummy things to choose from. I'm looking forward to another 5 sunny days in this park this year. Lol. read more

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The nicest small-medium park in the east by far, although one of the best things about it is that no-one outside the area seems to realise what they're missing so I think all us locals should stop reviewing it. Still a mass of building work but the changes they are making are all extremely positive so I still give 5 stars. read more

We love Clissold and, like probably every other family with small children in Stokey, we spend a fair amount of time in the newly refurbished playground. The playground is very well done; you can see your kids from any vantage point, and there is a good mix of equipment for little ones to big ones. The rest of the park is beautiful, well-maintained green space, with a few dog-free areas scattered around, tennis courts, an afternoon club for babies/small kids, a deer park and area with goats and chickens (and a place with butterflies which I've never actually seen open), ponds, and of course Clissold House and its cafe. Now about Clissold House: I understand that when it reopened some years ago it was criticized for the food being too posh/expensive. It seems they must have taken that on board; the food seems pretty ordinary at a reasonable price. The best I can say for the coffee, unfortunately, is that it is hot. But it's a good place to meet and maybe have a tea and a cake, and when the weather is nice, the outside tables offer a lovely view. read more

Best park in the east! Clissold is such a lovely relief to the dingy dirty pitbull filled parks that seem to populate this area of east london. It's huge for a start, and has a plethora of things to do if you come bearing children. There's a big adventure play area, lido, lake with ducks you can feed..all things kids (and most adults) love! I also love the no dogs area, the kid equivalent of a dogs only enclosure..great idea as this park is heaven for pups and dogs, of which there are plenty. Our pup loves Clissold and so far, every dog/dog owner we've met has been lovely. There's plenty of room for dogs to roam about, and it's clean! Take it for granted at your peril, a lot of the other parks round here are not. So thanks to those who keep it one of the nicest parks to come to. read more

I love the peacefulness of Clissold Park, a small escape from the surrounding metropolis! read more

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This is more a dedication of thanks rather than a review tho' I guess a recommendation will come out of it at the end. I can sometimes be so badly organised that I realise it may take me forever to get out of the door in the morning. Yesterday was one of those mornings. So exasperated and stressed I decided to drop everything and just head out, hoping and praying that I had everything I needed with me. I forgot to go to the loo post enormous cup of coffee and within moments I realised I was going to be in trouble. Here comes my Knight in Shining armour in the form of the public loos in Clissold Park. This is a far as I got (about a 4 minute walk from home). I admit to a moment of hesitation before heading in to 'use the facilities' and spend my penny (r.i.p Granny), dreading the cold seat on bare bottom but was pleased to gauge the indoor temperature to be rather mild. So thank you for your existence Clissold Loos and what's more, thank you Park Ranger for keeping them clean and of a moderate temperature. read more

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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. read more

My local park and its a gem. Split into several sections including a closed off area free of dog walkers. Theres a small zoo, newly refurbished play area, tennis courts, cafe, jogging track and paddling pool. Did I mention its great for lazy days? Something for everyone. read more

Clissold Park is a local park serving the area of Stoke Newington in North London. Despite being a medium sized park, it offers a lot to its visitors. The grounds are well laid-out and lanscaped. At one end of the park there are two small ponds and the surrounding benches always seemed to be occupied by people enjoying their book or newspaper. There are tennis courts for those looking for sporting activities. The childrens playground is larg-ish and well equipped. Strolling through the park you'll discover a fenced area where animals such as deer, rabbits, goats and birds are kept. An old mansion in the park offers various toddler and baby playgroups during the week, as well as the caffe at the ground floor. The seating outside is always full at the weekend, with people enjoying their coffee and croissant in the fresh air. This is very much a family park, with parents strolling around with their children at any time of the day. The edge of the park is marked with a tiny old church whose grounds are dotted with old washed-out gravestones, giving it a very 'villagey' feel. read more

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My favorite park in north-east London. Love all the animals in the enclosures. I will sometimes come here just to see the animals. I am temporarily giving this park 4 stars instead of 5 because of all the refurbishment works that have blocked off many paths and the animal enclosures. The construction is due to finish sometime in the fall; which unfortunately makes it difficult to fully enjoy the park through the rest of the summer. Nevertheless, a walk through the park and an amble up and down Stoke Newington Church Street is a lovely way to spend an afternoon. read more

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. read more

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. read more

I once heard that this park is one of the most heavily used parks in London. It seems to have a wide variety of things in it (i.e. a cafe, tennis courts, children's playground, farm animals, ponds, a creek, skater ring, tortoise etc.) Packed with families with kids and young trendy types. Quite a nice place to lie down and listen to the interesting conversations around you or have a picnic with mates. read more

I'm not expert on park cafes but I can say that Clissold Park cafe is one of the best in London. I'm not talking about the food it's the standard coffee, tea, pastries, sandwiches etc. The location is great, set in an manor house in the middle of the park, you feel like you are in heaven. I absolutely love it. read more

I was born and grew up no further than 300 yards from Clissold Park. Clissold Park probably holds most of my childhood memories. As others have said it has rabbits, birds, it used to have lovely fallow deer too, I don't know if it still has, I played football there, I used to play on the 'hills' just behind the two ponds, one of which I used to fish, my sisters say the hills used to have a small train for children to ride however I do not remember them, there is a lovely place for tea, cakes and ice cream in the summer, tennis courts, a little mini golf course and an excellent children's play area. I have lived all around the country since, however whenever I think of London my thoughts always return to clissold park. I hope this park stays as a permanent place for people to visit to continue the historical romantic idea of Sir Thomas Abney that I believe lived in the main house. read more

When people imagine London, they imagine busy streets, over population and smog. The fact is, London has so many beautiful parks and sprawling green blankets that it's difficult to choose your favourite. Clissold Park is definitely mine. It is so well preserved, the flower beds are lovingly tended to by the park keeper and the displays magnificent. Rows of beautiful roses will put a smile on your face. There are specific 'no dog' areas so children can play without the threat of dog poo and it's absolutely HUGE! Also, they have an amazing lake with informative boards telling of local wildlife, if you are a complete geek like me then that makes this park going experience even more enjoyable. I love nothing better than to pick up a coffee and take my book here. Come summer they have outdoor pools for kiddies to dip their toes and paddle in, a real family place where you can always find a quiet corner. bring back the summer! read more

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. read more

this park is great and the kids always have a blast,it has a lido and small lake and play area. U can sit abd relax on the grass or have a walk round with the dog which i do. It has a friendly atmosphere and is a good day out and fun for all ages. read more