Press Office

Our media centre provides the latest news and information from Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, including news releases, statements, imagery and supporting content for journalists.

If you are a journalist and would like to speak to a member of our press team regarding Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, our legacy, community engagement and environmental work or our open spaces, campsites, gardens or heritage sites please contact us.

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If you would like to film at one of our open spaces or nature reserves please contact our film management company Film Fixer.

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Lee Valley Regional Park Authority

Myddelton House

Bulls Cross

Enfield

Middlesex

EN2 9HG

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Bird monitoring in Lee Valley Regional Park

10 August 2026

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

An interpretation panel in the foreground, highlighting some of the wildlife at Walthamstow Marshes, surrounded by tall dry grass and fields in the background.

London's parks chiefs unite for heatwave safety appeal

03 August 2026

• 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

Old and current LVRPA Board Members on a sunny day, some are holding certificates

New members welcomed to our board

28 July 2026

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

Man on bike cycling on a surface pathway through a green open space

Lee Valley Regional Park awarded 10 Green Flag Awards

14 July 2026

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.

LVRPA Board members at the new bird hide at St Paul's Field

Board members visit park improvement projects

10 June 2026

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.

Three people holding a plaque that states UK Sport accredited Elite Training Centre

Lee Valley White Water Centre accredited as UK Sport Elite Training Centre

1 June 2026

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.

A firefighter dressed in water rescue outfit talking to school children by the lake at Lee Valley White Water Centre

Life-saving water safety message for visitors to Lee Valley

11 May 2026

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.

Five older people walking and chatting together on a bright spring day along a footpath surrounded by trees and foliage.

Get Active in the Lee Valley this Mental Health Awareness Week

11 May 2026

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

five children dressed in wetsuits and buoyancy aids outside the building at Lee Valley White Water Centre

Lee Valley announces £118,000 community funding pot

30 April 2026

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.