Park of the week

139. Byron Park

Byron Park, also known as Byron Recreation Ground, is in Wealdstone. It’s named after Lord Byron, who attended Harrow School.

The park was probably laid out at around in 1902 the same time as the adjoining Wealdstone Cemetery, as they have similarly built entrance gates, and gatehouse at the entrance to the park was originally the Cemetery Superintendent's residence.

The park is something of an urban oasis, with a lot of open space but also shady trees, plenty of benches, and picnic tables. It’s pretty flat, so walking around isn’t a problem for those who find hills or slopes difficult. It also has Basketball hoops, tennis courts, a bowling green, grass playing pitch, an outdoor gym, playground and a skateboard area. It has tarmac paths around its edge and winding through, with trees, shrubberies, and formal beds near the entrance. A line of Lombardy poplars marks the eastern boundary of the park along the iron railings adjoining the cemetery.

The park also hosts various community events throughout the year, ranging from concerts and festivals to fitness classes and educational workshops and is also the site of the Harrow fireworks display in November.

There’s parking at nearby Harrow Leisure Centre, also next to the park, or on the surrounding streets. There are entrances on Peel Road, Belmont Road and Christchurch Avenue, Wealdstone.

Judith Field

Byron Park, Peel Road, Wealdstone HA3 7QX