King Edward Memorial Park Foreshore
King Edward Memorial Park Riverside is a new public space on the north bank of the Thames. It expands the park and opens a previously limited riverside area. This new space enhances the park's connection to the river. It offers seating, public art, and better access to the Thames Path. Visitors can enjoy wide, south-facing views and find spots to pause and appreciate the riverside.
The space is designed to bring people closer to the water with floodable areas during high tides. When this happens, water gently overflows the river wall along the western edge of the lower walkway. This allows visitors to feel a closer connection with the river.
Improvements for our community and environment
The children's playground was moved and redesigned with input from the local community. The new playground offers a wider range of play options to meet diverse needs.
We also have two grass mounds rising gently in the center, surrounded by low plants and new trees. Biodiversity has improved with an intertidal terrace habitat and a textured river wall. These features provide shelter for wildlife and invertebrates. The mechanical and electrical kiosk has a planted brown roof, adding to the park's ecological value.
How to find us
Address: The Highway, London E1W 3HT
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No parking available
Key features
- South-facing aspect and wide river views
- A long timber bench wraps around the lowest terrace
- Pedestrian movement in the park has improved
- Thames Path boulevard is wider and realigns through the park, with a new entrance on Glamis Road
Visiting safely
- Follow safety signage
- As a working site, some areas may not be available from time to time
- Please use bins provided for litter
- For your safety, please enjoy the river from the path. It is a tidal river and not safe for swimming
Accessibility
- The site is fully accessible for all visitors
- Level access and various seating options for different needs
- Coloured asphalt, concrete, and granite paving supports easy movement for all users
- A new accessible east-to -west route
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King Edward Memorial Park Foreshore is part of a broader effort under the Thames Tideway Tunnel project. The aim is to enhance river health and increase public access to the Thames waterfront. They join other new riverside spaces from Putney and beyond. Transforming the riverside offers a way for people to connect with London’s river.