Walked through here to get to Buckingham Palace and glad we did! Such a fun and pretty park! Everyone was playing and having a great time. There are even chairs to rent to lounge out! read more

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To the north side of Buckingham Palace Green Park is not just a thoroughfare from the tube for the tourists. Although very different from St James' Park (that is located on the east side of the palace) it has its own individual charm. Green Park is very aptly names as it is huge rolling lawns with large old oaks planted at regular intervals. It is always overwhelmingly green and beckoning. Perfect for picnics and ball games, Green Park is lovely and cool throughout summer as the huge, old trees let little sun directly through their branches. Next time you are hurrying through to join the masses at Buckingham Palace, do yourself a favour and stop for a while in this little inner city oasis take in the trees, the coolness and enjoy the feeling of grass between your toes. It will help give you strength to face the hordes! read more

Green Park is just to the North Side of Buckingham Palace and is somewhat dissapointing compared to the nearby St James's Park. It is mostsl green space with some deck chairs for rent on its North side. There is, however, an interesting path along the East side of the park which gives great views of some of the Royal Palaces. I think Prince Charles' London residence is one that can be viewed. It certainly shows how the other half live in London. read more

Make it part of your visit to Buckingham Palace. Sitting on lawn chairs here cost money, but it's a nice green space from the upscale streets around it. read more

I really like green park, like the other parks in london because it gives you a break from the hustle and bustle of tourists. its also nice to get a bit of fresh air if you've been in an office all day or wandering round the shops. the deckchairs are also a good idea but its a bit mean that you have to pay for them even if you only sit down to relax for a short while. all in all its a nice park to have a picnic in and its also close to buckingham palace and the fabulous victoria district so that is also a bonus! read more

The perfect spot for a picnic, Green Park is not only a little oasis of calm off the otherwise frantic Picadilly, but is also very easy to reach. Even on a Saturday afternoon on a gloriously sunny day, we secured a great picnic spot. The Marks and Spencer just across the road did very well at providing food and sparkling wine, and as it's so nearby, we were able to pop back whenever supplies ran out! For some reason there were people dressed up in costumes of the Jane Austen era, and performing the dance from the BBC Colin Firth Pride and Prejudice film, which was a bit random, but very fun to watch. As we brought our own blankets, we didn't have to pay for deck-chairs so it was all free! A truly lovely place to have a little sit down, take a book, catch up with friends, eat an ice-cream or just generally chill out in London. read more

Although I'm grateful for any green space in the capital, I find Green Park a bit of a disappointment. It just doesn't do anything for me and feels like a bit of dead space. Although they have deckchairs out for people to chill out in, I never really see anyone making much use of them and I never really see anyone taking time to stay here. There are some people doing this, but I never see many. It seems more like a through-way between Buckingham Palace, St James and Piccadilly rather than a Royal Park in its own right. St James and Hyde Park are just next door, and in my opinion are heaps nicer, so maybe this is why I never pay much attention to this park. read more

There are also lots of fascinating statues and sculptures all over the place. There is also a fountain and a pond that you will surely enjoy. Best place for a family bonding and even picnics. This is one of my comfort places that I always visited here in London. Definitely a recommended place that you will surely not regret. read more

Well it certainly is green, so I suppose it lives up to its description. However the only real purpose I can see for Green Park is to provide buffer between the palace and the sprawling chaos that makes up the rest of London. I suppose historically, it allowed the Royal family to get to Hyde Park without passing through any of the city. Green Park is fine if you are just looking for somewhere to sit for a while and chill out. However, it is hardly interesting in itself. read more

Beautiful park to stroll through to get to the Buckingham Palace! It was quite cold and windy that day, but that didn't stop us from enjoying the park :) Leafless trees stood side by side along the lush green grass, morning joggers and walkers with their dogs ran/walked by us, tourists from different parts of the world were busy taking pictures of the park and the nearby palace. I'd say it was quite a lovely and enjoyable walk to the palace! read more

Green Park is pretty simple and not as Flowery as Hyde Park, but its probably my favorite. The somber trees are fun to walk under

Such a beautiful part of London. On a nice day it's incredibly crowded but such a wonderful place for a picnic! Lounger chairs available for hire, lots of grassy spaces and right by a tube line - what more could you want! read more

This is one of my favorite parks. I love to go there with friends and hang out when the weather is nice. It`s full of people all the time so even if you go alone you can find a company to enjoy the day. A good idea is to rent a bike as well and to ride inside the park. It`s really fun. read more

Green Park is the awkward centrepoint, posed at strange angles, of an impressive green system. More often than not it is seen as a staging point for either Mayfair to the north or Buckingham Palace to the south, and it really is not much of a "park" in its own right. It's more geographically convenient than remarkable as a green space. Really, it's not remarkable at all. read more

Takes forever to get between some lines but who doesn't love the underground especially after your feet are killing you after a day of tourist delights at the palace or after getting your dance on. read more

As an American on spring break in London, I was simply baffled upon seeing this place. The whole look defied any New Yorker's ideal of a park. You get no railings or fences jutting along the dirt pathways, no asphalt; rolling green is accompanied by the trees whose large, naked branches seem to bloom into the air. I'm not kidding, it's really that lyrical. It's as if nothing human-made has ever obstructed this place. I think it's something Virginia Woolf would see and, every time, write a paragraph or two about in her notebook. Sure it's next to Buckingham Palace, which makes living staying at a hotel near here so expensive, but I'd say this park makes it all worth the while. So even though I'm back in Manhattan for I don't know how long, I boldly say unto you, Central Park, eat your heart out. read more

Green Park, set as it is in the cluster of parks, between St James and Hyde, might easily be overlooked, but it has its own charm. Basically it's a green (emphasis on the green) hillside looking down towards Buckingham Palace. And if you want to concentrate on the looking bit, then you can hire a deck chair, though there's not a massive lot to see. Better to watch the folks nearby: tourists and families enjoying the greenness of it all. My favourite time of all is spring, when great drifts of daffodils flower under the trees. That's really something special. read more

I once organised a little pyknic with my sister in Central London. We were around for shopping when we decided to go to Green Park to spend the rest of the afternoon. We went home, prepared few sandwiches and took also few books and my sketch book. Yes- I do enjoy drawing and painting a lot and I decided to immortalise the view of the park on that day and do a painting from it. What I liked about the park were these long walks lined by trees. The peace was everywhere. While my sister was reading, I was busy drawing and the inspiration was amazing. It is when I am in quiet place like this, painting or thinking, in central chaotic London, that I realize how beautiful this big city is. read more

If you want peace and quite and want some me time then what a better place to relax than Green park. A pleasant spot to relax, chill and just to watch the rest of the world rush by. It's a beautiful park and the views are astonishing. You do get a lot of tourists as it is a memorial to queen Victoria and it's the favourite of Charles II, who deemed it a royal park in 1667.If you like people watching then this is a great spot, I get all my fashion tips here! Its in a fantastic location and so easy to get to. Also it has shopping nearby and some fantastic restaurants to dine in so you make a whole day out of it! read more

OK, full disclosure, I used to live in a quite nice light apartment overlooking the park, so i'm hardly impartial. yes, the real estate round there is way over-valued, yes, its full of affluent couples busy reproducing, and on a hot summer's day, there's hardly a square foot of ground not inhabited. still, it a nice little slice of London - try the tranquility park on the south east corner for size. drop by the mini zoo, grab a pretty average quality latte from the park cafe and stroll the woodland walk. I've had many a fun picnic with friends, played some bad tennis (as an Englishman should), even hit a golf ball or two. if you fancy a little exercise, a gentle jog around the perimeter beckons. overall, a great asset to the otherwise pretty mediocre neighbourhood. read more

Green Park is ideal for relaxing. It's a beautiful big park where you can escape from the hustle and bustle that is London living and get in touch with yourself, and with nature. I love the fact that it's so busy outside the park - Covent Garden is just up the road - but in the park you can escape. I had time between work in central London one day, and found this the nicest area to spend a few hours. I fell asleep reading a book, but there were groups of friends out for 'beavies' and I'm pretty sure there are beach chairs for hire if you don't fancy sitting on the grass. read more

In September Queens Park actually hosts Queens Park Day, its a Day when all local business set up stalls,selling clothes, jewellery, food. Lots of community groups set up activities for the children. There is usually music, bouncy castles, and animals,games etc. Lots of fun for the whole family always even more enjoyable when the suns out! read more

The gathering ground of the Queens Park yummy mummies. Its full of beautiful mothers and their well dressed tots and a few other randoms. The park is really well kept. It has a tiny farm where can attempt to stroke the animals by leaning over the fence. It also has a mini golf course, tennis courts, a playground for kids and a tiny pool in summer. Check out the queens park festival which is on every year normally in early September. read more

this park is not very big not a lot of sections. it does have a nice cafe and a really sweet play area for children. the park itself is calm not threatning and nice people. worth a walk in the park! read more

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A lovely park for a picnic either from nearby M&S or as a treat we sometimes get something gooey from Patisserie Valerie on Piccadilly. We don't bother with deckchairs, just sit on the grass watching the people go by, squirrels seem very tame and quite bold in approaching for food. Further down the park approaching Buckingham Palace is the Canadian War Memorial dedicated to Canadians killed in the first and second world war, although there has been some reporting of it falling into disrepair, it is quite striking and beautiful decorated with maple leaves. read more

Although I've been through this park many times it's hard to think of anything that's striking or memorable about it. It's more like a suburban park, by that I mean a big patch of grass, plonked down in the heart of London. Not that there's anything wrong with that, it's always nice to get off the street and sit somewhere surrounded by grass and trees. In warm weather a lot of people find a bench to eat the lunch they just purchased in Piccadilly, I've done that too. Because it connects to St James Park and Hyde Park you could, if you had the inclination, walk from Notting Hill Gate to Whitehall by park with just the odd road crossing along the way. read more

This is a really well connected Park in the Centre of London. You can catch most bus routes from the outside of the Park,the tube is also just ouside. If you are stuff on a afternoon in London-then a impromtu picnic here is not a bad idea. There are plenty of food places nearby-so grab some sandwiches,slap on the suntan and pretend that your away in some distant land! read more

Queens park in north west london is a good sized park with plenty of things to do for all age groups. Just this morning i went for a jog and was surrounded by a friendly atmosphere as i nodded away to the other runners, as we let ourselves release all that built up energy. With great surroundings and a place to go get a cup of coffe and a cake, and sports such as tennis, golf, and football being played by the whole community, queens park in my opinion is truly one of londons best parks. read more

If you head out of the exit near the toilets at green park tube station then you will come out just at the edge of green park. Deck chairs can be hired in this area in the summer, and it is a great place to meet friends for a picnic or drink after work. On the road opposite is a Marks and Spencer's and also a supermarket so you can buy all the food you need before settling down. read more

A perfect place to escape from all the hustle of London and my very own relaxation oasis. This is where I do my jogging because I just love how the trees form something like a overhead roof that gently lets the sunshine through and you feel like it's raining sunlight. I also like the atmosphere that its visitors create with their kind attitude and friendly approach. Green Park offers a piece of everything and is appealing to people of all ages. read more

This good-sized park, a short walk from Queens Park tube station, is a little retreat where I only discovered its full potential this summer. From the road it looks like just a small park of grassland but walking in it stretches back to reveal tennis courts and a full 18 hole pitch and putt course, perfect ways to while away summer Sunday afternoons, and not expensive either. Pitch and Putt costs a few pounds each plus a deposit, with all equipment provided, similar for the tennis courts. Queens Park is where professionals go when they decide to settle down and have kids, so the park is full of yummy mummies and their offspring. A café sells cappuccinos and quality ice-cream (no Mr Whippy here), and there is also a lot for the kids to do - an extensive children's play area, long stretches of grass and best of all - a petting zoo! Goats, rabbits, chickens and guinea pigs all dwell happily here and is a pleasant and surprising addition to a great hidden gem of a park. read more

This is one of my favourite parks-there's an excellent area for kids to play in, with swings, climbing frames and sandpits, along with plenty of open spaces to play sports on. There are plenty of paths for jogging and the small 'farm' is worth a visit-you're occasionally allowed to hold some of the animals. It's a lovely place for a picnic and there's a nice little woodland path to follow. There are also Pitch n Put and Tennis facilities with a slightly expensive cafe. No cycling is allowed. I'd particuarly reccomend Queen's Park day in September-although it's not as good as it once was it's still a fairly enjoyable event. read more

Nice park with nice surrounding views of Piccadily and Buckingham Palace but it is quite small and is currently quite noisy due to all the ongoing redevelopment of green park station read more