I like Whittington Park a lot. I especially like it for its non poshness. I like it for the fact that it’s a place where you can observe a slice of every societal stratosphere that London has to offer: you can see sketchy characters lurking around; senior citizen working out on the free exercise machines; hipsters riding their fancy bikes through it; lads playing football on the turf and you can see mummies playing with their kids hide and seek on the big lawn. Whittington Park is definitely not as well-manicured and pretty as its bigger brother Waterlow Park up in Highgate. But there’s something honest about this park, that makes me appreciate its very existence. There’s a community café on the western end of the park that is very kids-friendly.
Carrie B.
Place rating: 4 London, United Kingdom
Lovely place to sit and relax in. Love the free outdoor gym equipment, and the fact that there’s plenty of green spaces to while away the day. It’s well-used by famillies, sports groups, and dog walkers so there’s always a bunch of people around.
