Lee Valley Regional Park’s 26 mile corridor of diverse landscapes provide a variety of habitats for migratory and resident birds.

• City of London Corporation, The Royal Parks charity, The National Trust, Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, and Parks for London issue joint safety appeal as Amber heat alert is triggered
• Visitors urged to help prevent wildfires and avoid unsafe swimming during hot, dry weather
• Millions expected to visit London's parks and open spaces during the heatwave

We offer a warm welcome to new and a fond farewell to outgoing members of Lee Valley Regional Park’s board.

Ten open spaces, gardens and heritage sites in Lee Valley Regional Park have been recognised as among the best green spaces in the country with the award of a coveted Green Flag.

Viewing the restoration of the rock garden at Myddelton House Gardens began a day of park improvement project visits for members of our board in June.

Lee Valley White Water Centre has been accredited as a UK Sport Elite Training Centre (ETC), recognising its role in supporting Olympic and Paralympic athletes to achieve success on the world stage.

Members of the community from primary-aged children to walkers in their 70s were armed with water safety information and vital life-saving skills at a live #BeWaterAware event at the former London 2012 Olympic venue, Lee Valley White Water Centre.

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority has extended its free Get Active programme aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of communities surrounding the park.

Community groups and registered charities in Essex, Hertfordshire and London can now apply for funding for these and many more bucket list experiences on offer in Lee Valley Regional Park.

London 2012’s first purpose-built Olympic venue, celebrates its 15th anniversary this week – with the announcement of a major World Cup event.

The world’s best canoe slalom and kayak cross athletes will return to Lee Valley White Water Centre next summer.

Underserved groups invited to apply for activity funding.

Learning Outside The Classroom endorsement awarded for educational sessions in the park.

Solar panels installed at Lee Valley White Water Centre to help reduce energy usage

Moo-ving on up! A career in farming lies ahead for London girl Ellie.

London will provide the stage for a landmark summer of international hockey in 2027, with two world-class venues hosting the sport’s best players as EuroChamps27 come to the capital.

Visitors joined Lee Valley Regional Park Authority’s conservation team and volunteers at the Wildlife Discovery Centre, Fishers Green on Sunday 18 January for this year’s Bittern Roost Watch.

It’s just 29 sleeps until the big day and we have plenty to get you in the festive spirit. Whether you’re looking for something sporty, traditional wreath making, gifting inspiration or simply somewhere to escape the chaos and reconnect with nature – we’ve got you covered.

Nine of Lee Valley's open spaces, gardens and heritage sites have been recognised as among the best green spaces in the country.

Seven sites across Lee Valley Regional Park have been awarded the highest Gold accolade once again from the prestigious London in Bloom Awards for 2025.

Twenty displaced Ukrainian children and their parents are taking part in a new summer programme at Lee Valley White Water Centre.

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority has appointed a new chair and vice chair and welcomed eight new members to its board.

Assessment of options for padel and tennis planned

New East London Festival of Nature set to launch

Up to 18 free sessions a week launched to help people be more active

Olympic Athletes join in The Big Paddle Clean Up

This spring the Robbie Lea Water Safety Partnership returned to Broxbourne secondary schools to deliver life-saving water safety assemblies to over 900 students.

New locker scheme provides free sports equipment for all

River Lee Country Park among new sites for plant on the brink of extinction

Lee Valley Ice Centre welcome its 1, 000,000 visit!

Dedication to volunteers on Middlesex Filter Beds restoration

Lee Valley Regional Park’s open spaces and venues a hit with production companies

Lee Valley Regional Park’s annual Wassailing event at the historic Waltham Abbey Gardens was enjoyed by a record number of 300 visitors on Saturday 11 January.

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority’s conservation team is inviting wildlife enthusiasts to join them on Sunday 19 January for the Bittern Roost Watch in River Lee Country Park to help track the Bittern.

We’re delighted to announce Lee Valley Regional Park Authority has retained its Investing in Volunteers status for a fifth consecutive time.

Round up of learning in the open spaces in 2024

Hundreds of collectors set to descend on Enfield for popular event

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority’s grant and community funding schemes help pay for thousands of visits to its park and venues each year. In 2024 it funded more than 3,250 experiences – from inner London community tennis, women’s cycling groups, young carers rafting sessions and horse riding to support mental health.

2024 has been a momentous year for Lee Valley Regional Park Authority as we marked 10 years since two of our Olympic legacy venues opened to the public. It’s been a year in which we’ve shown that the spirit and sporting legacy from London 2012 continues to thrive.

Six sites across Lee Valley Regional Park have been awarded the highest Gold accolade once again from the prestigious London in Bloom Awards for 2024, and two have been judged the best in the capital.

We are delighted to announce that Lee Valley Regional Park has been recognised, along with London’s other major parkland operators, with the prestigious Legacy Award for 2024 from World Urban Parks, the global network that champions green and sustainable cities.

Middlesex Filter Beds has been restored as a wetland habitat, after a two year project to return the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority owned nature reserve to its former glory.

Nine open spaces, gardens and heritage sites in Lee Valley Regional Park have been recognised as among the best green spaces in the country after retaining a prestigious international award for the 16th year in a row.

Lee Valley Marina, Springfield, in Walthamstow has struggled for many years with the impact of floating pennywort. The large mats often make moving boats impossible in the summer months and it costs thousands of pounds each year to manage.

We’re delighted to announce that Lee Valley Ice Centre has won its first design award! The accolade for Best Landscape was picked up at the Waltham Forest Design Awards last night, in recognition of the biodiverse habitat that has been created around the new architecturally designed ice centre.

This year students in Hertfordshire and Essex have taken part in interactive water safety assemblies delivered by the Robbie Lea Water Safety Partnership.

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority is increasing its support for community groups and schools with £120,000 for communities across London, Essex and Hertfordshire.

During the ten year anniversary of the opening of Lee Valley VeloPark, new investment in the venue has been announced

It’s been 10 years since Lee Valley VeloPark opened its doors to the public following the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Lee Valley Ice Centre today welcomed hundreds of school children and community figures to mark nine remarkable months of community impact since the opening of this stunning new leisure venue in Leyton.