Parks opening times

Most parks can be accessed at all times, however there are several parks that are locked from dusk until dawn.

Unlocked parks trial

The trial has now ended. We are reviewing feedback from the trial to make a decision about any future changes.

Locked parks

Locked parks in the borough:

• Vine Road Recreation Ground
• Westerley Ware
• Alpha Road
• Carlisle Park
• Castelnau Recreation Ground
• Champions Wharf
• Garricks Temple
• Grimwood Road Recreation Ground
• Grove Gardens
• North Sheen Recreation Ground
• The Kings Field

Opening times 2025

All locked parks will be opened by 7.30am from Monday to Saturday and by 9am on Sundays and bank holidays.

Closing times vary depending on the time of year.

Parks may be closed up to 20 minutes before the stated locking time. We ask everyone to cooperate with our contractors and leave promptly. Any entry into our parks after the stated locking times will be classed as unauthorised access and may be subject to enforcement action.

January

Parks close by:

• 4pm on weeks commencing 1 and 6 January
• 4.30pm on weeks commencing 13, 20 and 27 January

February

Parks close by:

• 5pm on weeks commencing 3 and 10 February
• 5.30pm on weeks commencing 17 and 24 February

March

Parks close by:

• 5.30pm on week commencing 3 March
• 6pm on weeks commencing 10 and 17 March
• 6.30pm on 24 to 29 March
• 7.30pm on 30 and 31 March

April

Parks close at:

• 7.30pm on weeks commencing 1 and 7 April
• 8pm on weeks commencing 14 and 21 April
• 8.30pm on week commencing 28 April

May

Parks close by:

• 8.30pm on weeks commencing 5 and 12 May
• 9pm on weeks commencing 19 and 26 May

June

Parks close by:

• 9pm on weeks commencing 2 and 9 June
• 9.30pm on weeks commencing 16, 23 and 30 June

July

Parks close by:

• 9.30pm on week commencing 1 July
• 9pm on weeks commencing 7, 14, 21 and 28 July

August

Parks close by:

• 8.30pm on weeks commencing 4 and 11 August
• 8pm on weeks commencing 18 and 25 August

September

Parks close by:

• 7.30pm on weeks commencing 1 and 8 September
• 7pm on weeks commencing 15 and 22 September
• 6.30pm on week commencing 29 September

October

Parks close by:

• 6.30pm on week commencing 1 October
• 6pm on 6 to 25 October
• 4.30pm on 26 to 31 October

November

Parks close by:

• 4.30pm on 1 to 9 November
• 4pm on weeks commencing 10, 17 and 24 November

December

All parks will close by 4pm during December.

If you are locked in a park

If you find yourself locked into a park, call our contact centre on 020 8891 1411.

At Twickenham Rough, the Marsh Farm gate is locked before the London Road gate. If you are locked in at the Marsh Farm gate please return to the London Road entrance. If the London Road gate is locked, call 020 8891 1411.