Raphael Park Park in Romford

Reviews

1. Andrew Self ★★★★☆

   A nice little town park just north of Romford. It has its own bus stop, I came on the 174. There are proper paths that take you all around the park as well as a track that goes through the woodland in the northwest corner. The lake had plenty of wildfowl on it and there were two Little Egrets roosting in the trees. At the northern end there's an open space with a café and picnic tables. There are benches throughout.

   almost 8 months ago
2. Ahilan Raviraj ★★★★★

   Really nice park that you get a nice view from CREM Kitchen. The 'canal' is really nice and calming and has lots of ducks that children would also enjoy looking at.

   almost 11 months ago
3. GL ★★★★★

   Raphael Park is a true local gem! The peaceful atmosphere, beautiful greenery, and well-maintained paths make it a perfect place for a relaxing walk or family outing. The tennis courts are a real highlight—clean, spacious, and a joy to play on. Whether you're a seasoned player or just having fun, the courts at Raphael Park are fantastic. A lovely community space that truly shines!

   1 year ago

1. David Stevens ★★★★★

   Very pretty park, part of the "Green lung"a series of linked parks stretching between Romford and Havering Atte Bower. This is the best park with its lovely lake. I was there for the park run, which was great. Couple of cafes at either end of the park!

   1 year ago
2. Sadek Ali ★★★★★

   Great park to go relax and have a walk around with a combination of water, woodland and open field space to break up your day. Perfect place for a nice day out with the family or some quiet time alone. There is free parking available across the road (but you have to register your stay via Ringo or the machine available or you will get a ticket) The walk around the exterior of the park would take roughly 30 minutes. The children’s park is located in the opposite corner to the lake. There are also tennis courts available for free booking with information available in and around the courts on how to book them out. There is a large green area for anyone looking to have a picnic or do outdoor sports. If you forgot your picnic or don’t want to bring your own food there is a lovely cafe located near the lake which you can visit with indoor and outdoor seating. From what I remember they are dog friendly also. Overall a great park for use by all and well maintained by the grounds team.

   1 year ago
3. Ibrahim Zeze ★★★☆☆

   Like all parks, this one probably looks a whole lot better during the sunny seasons. I visited on a cool winter's day. What I liked: the lake is quite large, plenty of space for the waterfowl to swim around, and even has its own fountain. There is a machine where you can but duck food for 20p. There are woods that you can explore through, as long as it's not too muddy. Also the park has a cafe on the far side, with benches outside. I recall that they sell German sausage (Bratwurst). Also there are placards with information about the history of the park. However, the lake is only accessible on one side of it. The other side belongs to the residents who live adjacent to it, so they have a fences/gate separating it from their gardens.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Sikhpilot ★★★★★

   A beautiful park indeed. Lot of space to walk and cycle around in the lovely town of Gidea Park. The lake is just beautiful. Lots of benches as well. Great place to bring your kids.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Michelle Hinds ★★★★★

   Great local park with an interesting history. The lake is huge and popular with anglers; the bandstand is a beautiful feature, and the wooded area to the rear is a lovely, less-manicured part of the park. There’s also a bank of tennis courts, sizeable childrens’ play area, public toilets, a kiosk for ice creams/ casual snacks, and even a more formal restaurant. Parking available in Lodge Farm car park just opposite.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Becca B ★★★☆☆

   Lived here all my life. Gorgeous park, lovely people, friendly dogs, and wonderful upkeep by the park rangers and bin men who maintain the park like a private garden. If you have a puppy or are looking to socialise your dog I would highly recommend Raphael's as there is a brilliant mix of small, large, young, and old dogs, to expose your dog to. The two stars I have to remove is during the summer months when inconsiderate people chuck litter all over the park. On the field, the forest, and in the river. As a dog owner I am disgusted by people who don't pick up after their dog, but there are signs and fines to dissuade people from doing so. There are NO signs or fines to dissuade the lazy picnickers who leave their food/bags/and children's NAPPIES over the park. There needs to be more penalties for doing so, and I would even go as far as to suggest cameras over the field where the worst offenders are. Not only are they ruining the image of the park, they harm the wildlife, dogs, and create more work for the keepers. I am unsure how someone can be so completely inconsiderate of others, but it seems like there is a epidemic of such people during the summer months in Raphael's. EDIT 9.8.22- added a few more photos from 2 more visits this week

   almost 4 years ago

1. Maria Andreea Bucovanu ★★★★★

   We love this Park ,we go every time we have the chance ,kids love it . They love the play ground and the ducks. They still have some work to do at the play ground but is nice to enjoy the good weather.

   almost 4 years ago

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