Love Parks Week is a nationwide campaign celebrating green spaces, running from 24 July to 2 August. Islington Council is marking the week with free, family-friendly outdoor activities, such as tree walks,  youth nature workshops and more across their 127 green spaces.

Wray Crescent Festival

Saturday 25 July, 12 – 5pm
Wray Crescent Open Space, N4 3BH

Lots to do for all the family! Music, entertainment, stalls and more – come and enjoy the park! 

Summer intergenerational event

Saturday 25 July, 10:30am-1pm
Islington Ecology Centre, 191 Drayton Park, N5 1PH

Come and meet new people, enjoy the sing-along and listen to music. Nature crafts and animal encounters with Zoolab.  

Tree walk

Wednesday 29 July, 2-3pm
Islington Ecology Centre, 191 Drayton Park, N5 1PH

Join a Tree Officer to explore the trees of Gillespie Park.

Making bug hotels

Thursday 30 July, 1-3pm
Caledonian Park, Market Rd, London N7 9PL

Help us make insect friendly habitats for the tiny creatures in Caledonian Park

Islington guided walks

Friday 31 July, 11am
Islington Ecology Centre, 191 Drayton Park, N5 1PH  

Gentle paced walks through Gillespie Park, with expert local history guides. Meet at the Islington Ecology Centre.

The Clocktower Festival

Sunday 2 August, 12-6pm
Caledonian Park, Market Rd, London N7 9PL

Bringing residents together for a day of fun experiences, community connection and celebrating the varied activities our park has to offer.  Arts and crafts, health and wellbeing, music, physical activity, and the Dog Zone! 

Mindful session

Wednesday 9 July, 2:15-3:15
Spa Fields Park, 91 Skinner Street, EC1R 0WX.

Come and join this calming session outdoors in green space.  

Summer family day

Wednesday 29 July 12- 1.30pm
Islington Ecology Centre.

Nature activities, arts and crafts and free refreshments.

New River Walk volunteer session

Friday 31st July,  11am- 1pm
Come and help out with some gardening tasks – no experience needed and all tools provided! Meet at the pump house, the building by the Lundy Walk entrance.