About The Green Park

Although situated so close to St James's Park, The Green Park is quite different in character. It is more peaceful with mature trees and grassland and is surrounded by Constitution Hill, Piccadilly and the Broad Walk.

The Green Park was first recorded in 1554 as the place where a rebellion took place against the marriage of Mary I to Philip II of Spain. It was also a famous duelling site until 1667 when Charles II bought an extra 40 acres and it became known as upper St James's Park.

The Park's primary role is as a peaceful refuge for people living, working or visiting Central London, and is particularly popular for sunbathing and picnics in fine weather. It is also popular as a healthy walking route to work for commuters. The paths are used extensively by joggers and runners.

Opening hours:
The park is open all day all year round.

Getting there:
Tube:
Green Park - Jubilee, Victoria & Piccadilly Lines
Hyde Park Corner - Piccadilly Line.

Bus:
2 Marylebone - West Norwood
8 Victoria - Bow
9 Aldwych - Hammersmith
14 Tottenham Court Road Station - Putney Heath
16 Victoria - Cricklewood
19 Finsbury Park - Battersea
22 Piccadilly Circus - Putney Common
36 Queens Park Street - Lewisham
38 Victoria - Clapton
52 Victoria - Willesden
73 Victoria - Stoke Newington
82 Victoria - North Finchley
148 Shepherd's Bush - Camberwell
436 Paddington - Lewisham

There are no parking facilities.

Picnics in the Park:
Many people enjoy picnics in the parks. We have put together a document to help you plan your picnic in the park, please click here.

Contact:
The St James's Park Office, The Storeyard, Horse Guards Approach, St James's Park, London. SW1A 2BJ
T. +44 (0)20 7930 1793
F. +44 (0)20 7839 7639
stjames@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk

Contacting Police:

In an emergency phone 999
A non-emergency within the Royal Parks call 020 7706 7272
You can also report a crime online at www.online.met.police.uk