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Stay safe in very hot weather

Very hot weather is expected for the next few days. A red heat-health alert (the highest level) is in place for London on Wednesday and Thursday.  

Hot weather can be dangerous and can cause serious illness. Stay safe and look out for others who may be particularly vulnerable to the heat. Read advice on GOV.UK

Cool spaces

There are local cool spaces that are free and open to everyone. Visit them to rest, drink water and stay cool. Find a cool space near you

Access Islington hubs 

North and South Access Islington hubs are closed due to the hot weather. The Central Hub is open for urgent, in-person support, until 4pm today (Wednesday 24 June) but avoid travelling unless it is essential. 

You can still access our services online and you can call us on 020 7527 2000 if you need to speak to someone. 

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Paradise Park

Paradise Park is popular with families and is next to Freightliners Farm. There are lots of things to do in the park, including playing sports and enjoying the playground.

Park features

  • Park keeper
  • Children's playground with a water play feature
  • RSPB sparrow meadow
  • Open grass area
  • Outdoor gym equipment
  • Mary Tealby Peace Garden
  • Chess tables
  • Paradise Park Children's Centre
  • Freightliners Farm
  • Martin Luther King Young People's Partnership
  • Electric hotplate for preparing food

Sports facilities

  • Five-a-side floodlit astroturf pitch with football goals and step-free access. You can book the pitch here.
  • Free outdoor gym facility

Address

MacKenzie Road, N7

Size

1.85 hectares or 4.57 acres

Getting there

Buses: 153 to MacKenzie Road; 43, 271, 393 to Holloway Road; 17, 91, 259, 274 to Caledonian Road

Tube: Caledonian Road, Highbury & Islington  

Train: Caledonian Road and Barnsbury, Highbury & Islington 

Accessibility

Use Interactive Maps to identify nearest disabled parking bays and distance from public transport routes.

A Disabled Access Guide is available at Disabled Go.

Opening and closing times

See our parks opening and closing times page.

Water play features are turned on between 10am and 7pm during the months of April to September. They are turned off for the rest of the year.

Contact

Assistant Parks Manager, Public Realm Division

Email: greenspace@islington.gov.uk

Telephone: 020 7527 2000

Text: 'Greenspace' + your message to 80800

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