{"id":217,"date":"2019-03-12T12:05:08","date_gmt":"2019-03-12T12:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/?post_type=centre&#038;p=217"},"modified":"2025-10-02T14:24:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T13:24:50","slug":"valentines-park","status":"publish","type":"centre","link":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/centre\/valentines-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Valentines Park"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/025_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/025_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/025_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/025_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/025_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/025_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-pink-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\"><strong>Barbecues are not permitted at any of our parks and open spaces.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-purple-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-about-the-park\"><strong>About the park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Valentines Park is our premiere award winning park securing the prestigious Green Flag. The park has a diverse tree collection including a 300 year old field maple, ornamental gardens, flowering meadows and a network of accessible paths for you to enjoy. There are two children\u2019s play areas as well as two different cafes with a great selection of food and beverages. The park also features one of the biggest outdoor gyms in London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-water-safety-in-redbridge-parks-and-open-spaces\">Water Safety in Redbridge Parks and Open Spaces <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Vision Redbridge Culture &amp; Leisure in partnership with the London Fire Brigade have created this short video clip to raise awareness on the importance of Water Safety in and around Redbridge Parks and Open Spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Water Safety in Redbridge Parks and Open Spaces\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9PpT9_kbJjc?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bwm_gallery\">\n    <div id=\"bwm_gallery_block_c3e44d4cb37ae3768f7d4e78a4895086\" class=\"bwm_gallery_inner gallery_style_slider mob_columns_1 tab_columns_3 desk_columns_5 alternative_slider_style\" data-mob=\"1\" data-tab=\"3\" data-desk=\"5\">        \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/034_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"man using outdoor gym\" class=\"wp-image-56398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/034_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/034_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/034_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/034_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/034_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/val-man-outside-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/val-man-outside-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/val-man-outside-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/val-man-outside-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/val-man-outside-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/val-man-outside-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/046_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"woman playing tennis\" class=\"wp-image-56399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/046_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/046_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/046_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/046_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/046_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hainault Country Park &#8211; Redbridge &#8211; 10\/10\/07 &#8211; MANDATORY CREDIT: Gavin Ellis\/TGSPHOTO. Self-Billing applies where appropriate. NO UNPAID USE. Tel: 0845 094 6026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/057_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021.jpg\" alt=\"child playing on slide\" class=\"wp-image-56402\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/006_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"outside of cafe\" class=\"wp-image-56403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/006_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/006_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/006_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/006_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/006_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/009_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/009_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/009_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/009_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/009_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/009_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-image-fill-element has-white-color has-pink-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Valentines-lake-resized-for-web.jpg\" alt=\"lake view to the bridge in the autumn\" class=\"wp-image-29119 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Valentines-lake-resized-for-web.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Valentines-lake-resized-for-web-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Valentines-lake-resized-for-web-768x548.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:90px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Green Flag Award<\/strong><br><strong><br><\/strong>The national standard for parks and open spaces in England and Wales recognises and rewards the best green spaces in the country with Green Flag Status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Valentines Park has retained its Green Flag Status for 2025 and has been awarded a place in the Top Ten an impressive nine times since 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Valentines Park has been named among the UK\u2019s top ten parks in the 2024 People\u2019s Choice Awards. This prestigious award recognises and celebrates parks that are clean, well-maintained, and inviting spaces for relaxation and recreation, and highlights the strong community support for Redbridge\u2019s beloved green spaces.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/hainault-forest-and-valentines-park-voted-best-parks-in-the-country-in-the-peoples-choice-awards-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read news story<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/parks-outdoor-spaces\/greenflag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-purple-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-park-at-a-glance\"><strong>Park at a glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element is-style-centre-media-text is-style-centre-manager-media-text\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/066_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"outside view of valentines mansion\" class=\"wp-image-56400 size-full\" style=\"object-position:31% 53%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/066_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/066_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/066_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/066_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/066_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-color has-text-color\"><strong>Valentines Mansion and Gardens<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Situated within the park, Valentines Mansion is a Grade II* listed building with it&#8217;s own beautifully kept historic gardens. With over 320 years of history waiting to be discovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-purple-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/centre\/valentines-mansion-gardens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element is-style-centre-media-text is-style-centre-manager-media-text\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-color has-text-color\"><strong>Green Flag Award Park<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The national standard for parks and open spaces in England and Wales recognises and rewards the best green spaces in the country with Green Flag Status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elmhurst Gardens has retained its Green Flag Status for 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/centre\/valentines-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Valentines Park<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/hainaultforest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hainault Forest<\/a> in Redbridge have been named among the UK\u2019s top ten parks in the 2024 People\u2019s Choice Awards. This prestigious award recognises and celebrates parks that are clean, well-maintained, and inviting spaces for relaxation and recreation, and highlights the strong community support for Redbridge\u2019s beloved green spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-purple-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/hainault-forest-and-valentines-park-voted-best-parks-in-the-country-in-the-peoples-choice-awards-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Read news story<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-purple-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/nine-redbridge-parks-awarded-coveted-green-flag-award-officially-recognised-for-being-the-best-parks-in-the-country-since-2011\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Find out more<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Voting is now open for the People&#8217;s Choice Awards 2025! Click the button below to cast your vote.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can vote once per park per device, so feel free to vote from your phone, tablet, and computer to support your favourite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--6\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-purple-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenflagaward.org\/park-summary\/?park=1141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Vote for Valentines Park<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Green-Flag-Award-at-Valentines-Mansion-Dry-Gardens.jpeg\" alt=\"Members of the park and local community holding up green flag for 2024\" class=\"wp-image-102650 size-full\" style=\"object-position:63% 55%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Green-Flag-Award-at-Valentines-Mansion-Dry-Gardens.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Green-Flag-Award-at-Valentines-Mansion-Dry-Gardens-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Green-Flag-Award-at-Valentines-Mansion-Dry-Gardens-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Green-Flag-Award-at-Valentines-Mansion-Dry-Gardens-400x300.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element is-style-centre-media-text is-style-centre-manager-media-text\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/071_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"table and chairs set out outside cafe\" class=\"wp-image-56401 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/071_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/071_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/071_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/071_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/071_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-color has-text-color\"><strong>Cafes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The park has two caf\u00e9s, both&nbsp;with a great selection of food and beverages. For more information about opening times and what&#8217;s on offer please visit or contact the caf\u00e9 directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GardenersCottageCafe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Gardener&#8217;s Cottage Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is located by Valentines Mansion<br>\u2713 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.valentinesparkcafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Valentines Park Cafe<\/strong><\/a> is located by the bandstand<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element is-style-centre-media-text is-style-centre-manager-media-text\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-color has-text-color\"><strong>Outdoor Gym<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Valentines is home to a brand new outdoor gym. With 15 pieces of equipment and a total of 20 work stations it is one of the biggest in London!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--7\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-purple-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/parks-outdoor-spaces\/outdoor-gyms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1008\" height=\"756\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Gym-opened-22-July-20-web.png\" alt=\"Outdoor gym equipment in Valentines Park\" class=\"wp-image-21824 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Gym-opened-22-July-20-web.png 1008w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Gym-opened-22-July-20-web-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Gym-opened-22-July-20-web-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1008px) 100vw, 1008px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element is-style-centre-media-text is-style-centre-manager-media-text\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/shutterstock_1427198297-mobility-walk.jpg\" alt=\"mobility walk in a park\" class=\"wp-image-56409 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/shutterstock_1427198297-mobility-walk.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/shutterstock_1427198297-mobility-walk-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/shutterstock_1427198297-mobility-walk-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-color has-text-color\"><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Walking for Health Group meets regularly at Valentines Park for more see our&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/sport-health-physical-fitness\/health-and-wellbeing\/walking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walking for Health page<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/event\/walking-for-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also run a range of weekly activities at Valentines such as parkrun, Dementia Walks and Talk and Tennis Coaching. For more information on regular activities, please visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/event\/wellbeing-walks-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">timetable<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element is-style-centre-media-text is-style-centre-manager-media-text\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-color has-text-color\"><strong>Tennis<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We have 10 parks across the borough with tennis courts, including Valentines Park that are available to book during park open times.<br><br>Cost to hire the courts: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday \u2013 Friday up to 12noon \u2013 FREE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monday \u2013 Friday 12-5pm &#8211; \u00a32.50<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monday \u2013 Friday 5pm to closing &amp; weekends &#8211; \u00a35<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/clubspark.lta.org.uk\/TennisInRedbridge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Find out more here<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-pink-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:venues@visionrcl.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tennis enquiries <\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:parks.enquiries@visionrcl.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>General Park enquiries<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/046_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"woman playing tennis\" class=\"wp-image-56399 size-full\" style=\"object-position:36% 20%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/046_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/046_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/046_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/046_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/046_RV_Valentines_Park_July_2021-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element is-style-centre-media-text is-style-centre-manager-media-text\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3.jpg\" alt=\"empty car park\" class=\"wp-image-55300 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3-768x535.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-color has-text-color\"><strong>Park Rules &amp; Car Parking<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure our parks are maintained to the highest standard and everyone visiting the park has a pleasant experience, we have a few rules in place that visitors should follow, more information <a href=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/car-parking-park-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<br><br>Car parking available at this site, payment via RingGo. No cash payments accepted.<br><br>Motorcycles can park for free if they are parked within a bay.<br><br>Vehicle entrances are located on Melbourne Road, Perth Road and Cranbrook Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--8\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-purple-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/car-parking-park-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find Out More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-image-fill-element has-white-color has-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:90px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-support-your-local-park\"><strong>Support your local park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-white-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">Your donation will help us continue to care for and maintain our parks and allow them to be enjoyed by you, your family and future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-12 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--9\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.nationalfundingscheme.org\/vision-redbridge-culture-and-leisure\/FOCH009#.YZZsFNDP1PY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Donate Today<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/shutterstock_1199429782.jpg\" alt=\"Fairlop Fair\" class=\"wp-image-38272 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/shutterstock_1199429782.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/shutterstock_1199429782-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/shutterstock_1199429782-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[15,29,14,5,10,8],"parks-type":[978],"class_list":["post-217","centre","type-centre","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-parks","tag-green-belt","tag-green-flag","tag-outdoor-gym","tag-parks","tag-play-area","tag-redbridge-parks","parks-type-sports-pitches"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/centre\/217","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/centre"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/centre"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/centre\/217\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":115042,"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/centre\/217\/revisions\/115042"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=217"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=217"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=217"},{"taxonomy":"parks-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/parks-type?post=217"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}