Valentines Park
| Valentines Park | |
|---|---|
Entering the park from Cranbrook Road  | |
| Type | Public Park | 
| Location | Gants Hill | 
| Nearest city | Ilford | 
| Coordinates | 51°34′14″N 0°4′16″E / 51.57056°N 0.07111°E | 
| Area | 52 hectares (130 acres) | 
| Created | 1899 | 
| Owned by | Redbridge | 
| Operated by | Vision RCL | 
| Open | 8am to Dusk | 
| Designation | Listed Park | 
| Public transit access | |
Valentines Park is a 52-hectare (130-acre) park, south of Gants Hill, it is the largest green space in the London Borough of Redbridge. The park was originally the grounds of Valentines Mansion, a residence built in 1696. Valentines Park holds a Green Flag Award and was voted one of the ten best parks in Britain in 2019.
The park, including Valentines Mansion, is managed on behalf of Redbridge Council by Vision RCL, a registered charity.