August 23, 2018 Juliet Lopez-Real

Refurbished Natural Playarea

The Council has refurbished the natural play area as some of the timbers were beginning to rot. This play area was created when the old playground had to close for the refurbishment in 2012, so it has lasted well as…

February 26, 2017 Juliet Lopez-Real

A whole lot going on in 2018

Greetings, park users! We’re planning another season of great events – here’s a run-down for the year ahead. Thursday day 1st March – Daffodil Day: Join us in the Dog and Duck at 222 Chingford Road E17 5AL to welcome…

February 13, 2015 Juliet Lopez-Real

Who was Edward Lloyd?

We celebrate Edward Lloyd (1815-1890), the Victorian publisher after whom our park is named. Lloyd is the lesser-known resident of Water House, which is now the lively, much-loved William Morris Gallery. In 1898, Lloyd’s family donated the house and park…

November 25, 2013 Juliet Lopez-Real

Curious about bowling?

If you’ve ever thought about trying bowling in the park, why not join the Walthamstow Borough Bowls Club on their new synthetic green? New members, including beginners, are very welcome, and you can enjoy social or competitive bowling. The friendly…

November 11, 2013 Juliet Lopez-Real

Park wins Green Flag award

Lloyd Park has just received a Green Flag award – the national benchmark for quality for recreational parks and green spaces in the UK. This is a serious achievement and not all applicants make the grade. The council applied for…

September 1, 2013 Juliet Lopez-Real

Historical Lloyd Park

Did you know that the moat in Lloyd Park dates back to at least 1714? Or that the park almost housed a fire station on Aveling Fields? Read more about our park’s history by Sue Nisbet, a long-standing Friend of…