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Parks Around Colindale
Life at The Draper keeps you well connected, with Colindale station a short walk away and King's Cross only 30 minutes by tube. Look up from your commute, though, and you'll find some of North West London's greenest, most open spaces on your doorstep. Big skies, quiet paths and plenty of room to breathe.
Whether it's a gentle stroll before work, a weekend picnic or a long afternoon among the trees, the parks in Colindale and beyond reward a little wandering. If you're after things to do in North West London that bring you closer to nature, here's where to start. Discover more in our Colindale Area Guide.
On Your Doorstep
Some of the best parks in Colindale are only a short stroll from your front door at. Beaufort Square Garden is a stone’s throw away The Draper, perfect for a morning coffee under open skies, watching the seasons change, or a slow wander in the evening.
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Colindale Park
Renovated in 2021, Colindale Park is the neighbourhood go-to green space. Challenge someone to outdoor table tennis or a slow-paced game of chess, let little ones loose on the volcano-topped play area, or simply find a bench and watch the afternoon go by. It's the kind of park you'll find yourself walking through on the way to somewhere else but end up staying!
Distance from The Draper: approx. 13 mins on foot · 5 mins by bike
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Sunny Hill Park
Sunny Hill Park lives up to its name. Gentle slopes open onto panoramic views across Colindale, the kind that invite you to slow down. There are tennis and basketball courts for anyone who fancies a game, a children's play area, and a park café for coffee and something sweet afterwards. Runners can join the parkrun every Saturday or Sunny Hill Striders for a chat on the go.
Distance from The Draper: approx. 10 mins on foot · 6 mins by bike
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Silkstream Park and Montrose Playing Fields
Sitting side by side along the Silk Stream, these two green spaces feel like one big open space. Montrose brings the energy, with tennis and basketball courts, an outdoor gym, a skate park and a play area, plus The Hub café for when it's time to refuel. It's also home to Unitas Youth Zone for local young people, while Silkstream offers quieter paths by the water for a slower stroll.
Distance from The Draper: approx. 20 mins on foot · 5 mins by bike
Worth the Journey
Venture a little further and North West London reveals its wilder side. Nature reserves, sweeping views and room to roam, all within easy reach for a day spent under open skies.
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Fryent Country Park
For days when you'd like to leave the city behind without really leaving at all, Fryent Country Park offers over 100 hectares of rolling hay meadows, old hedgerows and pockets of woodland. Climb Barn Hill for open views and wide skies, or follow the Capital Ring as it winds through the fields. Much of the park is a local nature reserve, so pack a picnic and make a day of it.
Distance from The Draper: approx. 56 mins on foot · 10 mins by bike · 10 mins by car
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Brent Reservoir
Known locally as the Welsh Harp, Brent Reservoir is a designated nature reserve with lakeside paths that meander along the water's edge. Bring the dog, bring the binoculars, and watch flocking birds take to the skies. For something more adventurous, the Welsh Harp Sailing Club offers sailing, windsurfing and canoeing for all ages and abilities.
Distance from The Draper: approx. 53 mins on foot · 16 mins by bike · 14 mins by car
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Hampstead Heath
Few places in London feel as close to the sky as Hampstead Heath. Climb Parliament Hill for one of the city’s most celebrated views, with the skyline stretched out beneath you, then wander through over 300 hectares of ancient woodland, meadows and ponds. Take a dip in the famous bathing ponds, explore the art collection at Kenwood House, or simply walk until you’ve lost track of the afternoon.
Distance from The Draper: approx. 1hr 10 min on foot · 32 mins by bike · 19 mins by car
Green Living at The Draper
Life at The Draper is designed around wellbeing, so the outdoors never feels far away. Start your day with a coffee from Dear Coco or a workout in the gym that’s only a lift ride away, then unwind at the pool and spa in Beaufort Park, all on your doorstep. With plenty of cycle storage available at The Draper and most of these parks a short walk or ride away, fresh air becomes part of the everyday. Easy, breezy, Blue Sky Living.