No dogs allow and no bikes because the ladders, close to a train rails...so poor park

Gillespie park is more of an adult thing where you stroll through what is more like a nature walk with a completely natural pond and small garden shop at the end. Would definitely recommend giving it a look

More to THIS place than meets the eye..5+ ***** limited access for wheel chairs some areas, and toilets but l will return x

Nice area to walk through from Drayton Park to Finsbury Park. Very peaceful and my daughter particularly likes the pond area for spotting various wildlife. Great fun for children and a nice way to avoid traffic and enjoy the quiet surroundings.

Wonderful little park with a pond, where I saw a heron. The top trail takes you from Arsenal to Finsbury Park.

Hidden from the public, this little park is an absolute gem! It is part of a small conservation area with a community center inside that hosts some events for children and families from the to time. Come here to enjoy the quiet atmosphere in a shadow of the trees and bird singing in the middle of a busy day.

A bit of a find. Walked past many a time, unaware that this large wildlife park was hiding so close. Lots of paths and diverse habitats

Founded in 1987 by Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie after a 164-hour mescaline binge

Nice little park in the midst of the hustle and bustle

Love this place to exercise.

We went to Apple Day 22-10-23 A brilliant day, I brought chutney, hand knitted hats and gloves and local honey. The children loved chopping , shredding and pressing apples to make outstanding apple juice. Each batch was a different variety, all tasting divine. I learnt England has more then 400 varieties of apples, WOW

Looked like the main part of the park was closed and not maintained, but finding a nature-full path next to this park going through to Finsbury Park beside the train tracks was a delight.

Nice park just close to arsenal stadium. Nice walk surrounded by nature. A place to relax and enjoy nature.

Lovely little series of wild, green spaces, which have clearly been loved and curated by the local ecology centre. A real hidden treat.

Wilded park near Arsenal, lovely little ecology centre, for central london a reasonable amount of wildlife to see with the kids. We held an outdoor bushcraft birthday party here and was great doing tug-of-war, bow and arrow making, shelter building and party, all outdoors.

This site is a little natural gem, nestled in the heart of busy London. Small but mighty, it hosts ponds, trees, wildlife and social gatherings - well done Islington and co. for keeping it going! 👌

Just so interesting .

Beautiful nature with lots of interesting spots for kids, natural habitat, a little lake..etc. lack of supervision causes some antisocial behaviour from some; dog walkers, drug and alcohol abusers, or couples specially in the late hours.

Little oasis with lots of interesting areas to explore right next to the Emirates stadium.

Lovely little park very eco friendly, with a ecology centre Although not open at this time

Beautiful spot for biodiversity. Great signage provided as well.

Nice little park to relax with the book. When not crowded ))

Sliver of ecology centre greenery between bustling Finsbury Park station and ultra-gentrified Drayton Park. The path alongside the railway can be grim, especially in winter, but there are places where, if you look in the right direction, the buildings are hidden by trees and it doesn't feel like zone 2 London. It might look intimidating, walking up the grubby steps opposite the station, especially after dark, but there are both men and women walking and running here, giving it a safer feel.

Gillespie park is little place by the old arsenal football stadium it's got a small area with a fish pond you can see birds squeals hedgehogs warms ducks take your dogs or cats for walks it's a great place to take the children's or go sun bathing you can go in the hut and have some coffee tea biscuits munchies and you can sit outside and relax and enjoy some time out its a really nice little part.

Nice park with unique forest like environment

A hidden gem through Finsbury park to Highbury.

Went in the snow, which was nice. A little gem of a place with a nature reserve.

Secret 'park', actually linear reclaimed railway land converted to wide wooded strip between Finsbury Park Station and Arsenal tube. Quite long and varied. Interesting Islington Eco Centre at bottom.

Lovely park with various wildlife. it's one of my favourite shortcuts.

Good use of space next to train track,ecology centre is great

A stunning nature reserve in the heart of Islington, North London offering a welcome reprieve from inner city living. Lots of wildlife, nature trails, teaching gardens, an abundance of wild flowers, birdlife, insects, ponds and trees.

Very relaxing place.

A good little gem. Nice for blackberry picking in summer.

Great place for Nature wildlife flower ,walking foraging .

Lovely park, lots of trees and staff feed the birds!! I am afraid wildlife isn't sometimes respected by visitors, as dogs are in the dog free area. That's not good. Wildlife is reducing every year and the next generation may not get to know many species, since they are dying and becoming extinct.🐦🌳🌳🐿️🐦

Unbelievable... unable to believe that such a beautiful conservation area exists within the Central London....

Nice little park

The park is nice, has a pond a few separated play areas for kids

Nice lil' walk. With an unexpected wood at the end.

I work for a Charity and we held Christmas Dinner for our Clients there 2019.

Ok

Beautiful hidden gem near Arsenal Station. You'll need to look around a bit to find the entrance, I went around the eco house. Lovely ponds and wildlife.

Great park hidden in arsenal

Peaceful oasis

Nice little space, mostly covered by trees so lots of shade. Lots of butterflies too!

Very nice place

Hidden park, interesting layout

A different kind of park, with a nice walkway to enjoy a relaxing stroll and be close to nature. Was yesterday less crowded than other large parks in the area.

(Translated by Google) Incredible nature partially recovered. (Original) Incrível natureza recuperada parcialmente.

Lovely small park

Magical

Nice quiet oasis

Really interesting especially the football stadium!

Quiet and isolated.

Pretty Cool

More an overgrown area in central London than a park. A bit too quiet and I wouldn't go here after dark.

Beautiful and very peaceful

It's a beautiful place very tranquil.

Little sanctuary!

Great natural space in suburbia

Different