Family Activities at Springfield Park
Join ecoActive at Springfield Park for a series of family activities. Learn about the nature and history of Springfield Park in our activity packed family walks.
The 4.73 hectares park directly opposite our new base at The Leaside Trust and has extensive views across Walthamstow Marshes.
Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund we’re hosting FREE monthly family activities exploring a series of different themes.
Autumnal walk - Fruits and Seeds
Learn about soil and nature’s recyclers such as beetles and spiders, and spot some webs.
Identify fungi found in the park and discover how Nature prepares for winter!
Equipment for activities is provided
Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather
Meet at Springfield House
This activity will take place on Sunday 10 September and repeat Sunday 8 October - select your preferred date when you book your tickets.
Trees in Winter, Their Value and Folklore
Learn how to identify trees during the winter and find out how wildlife survives during this chilly season.
Listen to stories behind some of the significant trees in the Park, Identify fungi found in the park and discover how nature prepares for winter!
Equipment for activities is provided
Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather
Meet at Springfield House
This activity will take place on Sunday 12 November and repeat Sunday 10 December - select your preferred date when you book your tickets.
Bird Spotting at Springfield Park
Learn more about the birds in Springfield Park
Learn to identify, spot and count birds in the park!
Equipment for activities is provided
Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather
Meet at Springfield House
This activity will take place on Sunday 14 January and repeats Sunday 11 February - select your preferred date when you book your tickets.
History of Springfield Park and the River Lea
Learn more about its history and the River Lea.
Look for signs of Spring and identify flowers and insects
Equipment for activities is provided
Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather
Meet at Springfield House
This activity will take place on Sunday 10 March and repeat Sunday 14 April - select your preferred date when you book your tickets.
