East London Waterworks Park
@elwaterworks.bsky.social
A community aiming to transform a concrete depot in Waltham Forest into an urban oasis for nature, for people to explore, swim in and enjoy. 📧 info@elwp.org.uk
https://www.elwp.org.uk/
https://www.elwp.org.uk/
Cathy McLoughlin and Lydia Roberts reflect on our latest research 'Community Voices: Shaping East London Waterworks Park' in our #October blog. They discuss who this report could be used by and share the next steps for our findings.
Read now! 🍂
https://www.elwp.org.uk/Blog/94
Read now! 🍂
https://www.elwp.org.uk/Blog/94
October 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Cathy McLoughlin and Lydia Roberts reflect on our latest research 'Community Voices: Shaping East London Waterworks Park' in our #October blog. They discuss who this report could be used by and share the next steps for our findings.
Read now! 🍂
https://www.elwp.org.uk/Blog/94
Read now! 🍂
https://www.elwp.org.uk/Blog/94
You’re invited!
13–14 Sept at The Leaside Trust: a celebration of #CommunityLedDesign.
✨ Explore design concepts
🎨 Get creative with activities for all
📢 Explore community views on park inclusion
🎟️ Free tickets: elwp.info/voices
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk @london.gov.uk @debbieweekesb.bsky.social
13–14 Sept at The Leaside Trust: a celebration of #CommunityLedDesign.
✨ Explore design concepts
🎨 Get creative with activities for all
📢 Explore community views on park inclusion
🎟️ Free tickets: elwp.info/voices
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk @london.gov.uk @debbieweekesb.bsky.social
August 22, 2025 at 9:29 AM
You’re invited!
13–14 Sept at The Leaside Trust: a celebration of #CommunityLedDesign.
✨ Explore design concepts
🎨 Get creative with activities for all
📢 Explore community views on park inclusion
🎟️ Free tickets: elwp.info/voices
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk @london.gov.uk @debbieweekesb.bsky.social
13–14 Sept at The Leaside Trust: a celebration of #CommunityLedDesign.
✨ Explore design concepts
🎨 Get creative with activities for all
📢 Explore community views on park inclusion
🎟️ Free tickets: elwp.info/voices
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk @london.gov.uk @debbieweekesb.bsky.social
🍃 Come and see the proposed #EastLondonWaterworksPark and hear the latest findings from our #ListeningProject at 'Community Voices' as part of the #MayorsCommunityWeekend, 13–14 Sept! 🎊
🎟️: elwp.info/CommunityVoices
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk @london.gov.uk @debbieweekesb.bsky.social
🎟️: elwp.info/CommunityVoices
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk @london.gov.uk @debbieweekesb.bsky.social
August 8, 2025 at 10:44 AM
🍃 Come and see the proposed #EastLondonWaterworksPark and hear the latest findings from our #ListeningProject at 'Community Voices' as part of the #MayorsCommunityWeekend, 13–14 Sept! 🎊
🎟️: elwp.info/CommunityVoices
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk @london.gov.uk @debbieweekesb.bsky.social
🎟️: elwp.info/CommunityVoices
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk @london.gov.uk @debbieweekesb.bsky.social
With London Festival of Architecture we’re putting on a FREE day of activities around the area we plan for East London Waterworks Park.
Creative, nature activities for all ages. No experience needed.
Bring curiosity. Bring passion. Bring community.
21 June 2025: elwp.info/LFA24
#LFA2025
Creative, nature activities for all ages. No experience needed.
Bring curiosity. Bring passion. Bring community.
21 June 2025: elwp.info/LFA24
#LFA2025
June 2, 2025 at 7:51 AM
With London Festival of Architecture we’re putting on a FREE day of activities around the area we plan for East London Waterworks Park.
Creative, nature activities for all ages. No experience needed.
Bring curiosity. Bring passion. Bring community.
21 June 2025: elwp.info/LFA24
#LFA2025
Creative, nature activities for all ages. No experience needed.
Bring curiosity. Bring passion. Bring community.
21 June 2025: elwp.info/LFA24
#LFA2025
The green spaces we enjoy today stand testament to the power of community action. From the historical campaign to open Epping Forest to the people 🌳 to the vision of East London Waterworks Park, ordinary people have made differences.
Read more: elwp.info/parkpower
#GreenSpaces #UrbanNature #Climate
Read more: elwp.info/parkpower
#GreenSpaces #UrbanNature #Climate
May 22, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The green spaces we enjoy today stand testament to the power of community action. From the historical campaign to open Epping Forest to the people 🌳 to the vision of East London Waterworks Park, ordinary people have made differences.
Read more: elwp.info/parkpower
#GreenSpaces #UrbanNature #Climate
Read more: elwp.info/parkpower
#GreenSpaces #UrbanNature #Climate
Brilliant to be at @WalthamForestCollege for @BuildTomorrow: Construction, Sustainability and Innovators Youth Summit yesterday!
Connecting across industries BLOQS, GUNT, Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN), IndiNature.
#walthamstow #walthamforest
#sustainability #biodiverse
Connecting across industries BLOQS, GUNT, Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN), IndiNature.
#walthamstow #walthamforest
#sustainability #biodiverse
May 1, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Brilliant to be at @WalthamForestCollege for @BuildTomorrow: Construction, Sustainability and Innovators Youth Summit yesterday!
Connecting across industries BLOQS, GUNT, Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN), IndiNature.
#walthamstow #walthamforest
#sustainability #biodiverse
Connecting across industries BLOQS, GUNT, Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN), IndiNature.
#walthamstow #walthamforest
#sustainability #biodiverse
🌱 How do you design a park that truly belongs to the community? By listening.
At East London Waterworks Park, we’re doing it together, surveying, listening, & asking community members for input.
🔗 Read the first blog in our Co-Design series elwp.info/ecologyCD1
#biodiversity #CommunitySpaces
At East London Waterworks Park, we’re doing it together, surveying, listening, & asking community members for input.
🔗 Read the first blog in our Co-Design series elwp.info/ecologyCD1
#biodiversity #CommunitySpaces
April 29, 2025 at 12:42 PM
🌱 How do you design a park that truly belongs to the community? By listening.
At East London Waterworks Park, we’re doing it together, surveying, listening, & asking community members for input.
🔗 Read the first blog in our Co-Design series elwp.info/ecologyCD1
#biodiversity #CommunitySpaces
At East London Waterworks Park, we’re doing it together, surveying, listening, & asking community members for input.
🔗 Read the first blog in our Co-Design series elwp.info/ecologyCD1
#biodiversity #CommunitySpaces
East London Waterworks Park has been planning, co-designing, and governing a community-led project to realise the park.
If there were a learning platform dedicated to sharing this journey, would you be interested?
Please take 2 minutes to complete our survey: elwp.info/learnon
#Learning #climate
If there were a learning platform dedicated to sharing this journey, would you be interested?
Please take 2 minutes to complete our survey: elwp.info/learnon
#Learning #climate
April 24, 2025 at 11:53 AM
East London Waterworks Park has been planning, co-designing, and governing a community-led project to realise the park.
If there were a learning platform dedicated to sharing this journey, would you be interested?
Please take 2 minutes to complete our survey: elwp.info/learnon
#Learning #climate
If there were a learning platform dedicated to sharing this journey, would you be interested?
Please take 2 minutes to complete our survey: elwp.info/learnon
#Learning #climate
🌱 #EarthDay from East London Waterworks Park!
Exciting news on our co-design ecology research, wildlife-friendly wetlands & inclusive spaces, all your ideas!📍Read more: elwp.info/ecologyCDPR
👀 Coming up: Deep dives on topography, overnight stays & nature interaction. Your park in the making! 🎨
Exciting news on our co-design ecology research, wildlife-friendly wetlands & inclusive spaces, all your ideas!📍Read more: elwp.info/ecologyCDPR
👀 Coming up: Deep dives on topography, overnight stays & nature interaction. Your park in the making! 🎨
April 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
🌱 #EarthDay from East London Waterworks Park!
Exciting news on our co-design ecology research, wildlife-friendly wetlands & inclusive spaces, all your ideas!📍Read more: elwp.info/ecologyCDPR
👀 Coming up: Deep dives on topography, overnight stays & nature interaction. Your park in the making! 🎨
Exciting news on our co-design ecology research, wildlife-friendly wetlands & inclusive spaces, all your ideas!📍Read more: elwp.info/ecologyCDPR
👀 Coming up: Deep dives on topography, overnight stays & nature interaction. Your park in the making! 🎨
Co-designed circular economy ideas! Gardening 🪴 Carpentry 🪵 Natural dyeing 👖 Soil creation 🌻 Plant crafts 💡
Volunteer Metti Siu’s ✨ illustrations preview ideas for East London Waterworks Park 🌿
ahead of our inclusive workshops.
Volunteer or contact: info@elwp.org.uk
#biodiverse #inclusive
Volunteer Metti Siu’s ✨ illustrations preview ideas for East London Waterworks Park 🌿
ahead of our inclusive workshops.
Volunteer or contact: info@elwp.org.uk
#biodiverse #inclusive
April 21, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Co-designed circular economy ideas! Gardening 🪴 Carpentry 🪵 Natural dyeing 👖 Soil creation 🌻 Plant crafts 💡
Volunteer Metti Siu’s ✨ illustrations preview ideas for East London Waterworks Park 🌿
ahead of our inclusive workshops.
Volunteer or contact: info@elwp.org.uk
#biodiverse #inclusive
Volunteer Metti Siu’s ✨ illustrations preview ideas for East London Waterworks Park 🌿
ahead of our inclusive workshops.
Volunteer or contact: info@elwp.org.uk
#biodiverse #inclusive
Lovely walk around the edge of 🌸🌿East London Waterworks Park site. Seeing the thriving #wetlands in the neighbouring filter beds makes our #biodiverse park feel so close.
To #volunteer drop a YES in the comments.
Big thanks to our enthusiastic volunteers!
#Community #WildSwimming
To #volunteer drop a YES in the comments.
Big thanks to our enthusiastic volunteers!
#Community #WildSwimming
April 16, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Lovely walk around the edge of 🌸🌿East London Waterworks Park site. Seeing the thriving #wetlands in the neighbouring filter beds makes our #biodiverse park feel so close.
To #volunteer drop a YES in the comments.
Big thanks to our enthusiastic volunteers!
#Community #WildSwimming
To #volunteer drop a YES in the comments.
Big thanks to our enthusiastic volunteers!
#Community #WildSwimming
🌳✨ Join us for a fun, family-friendly co-design workshop! Help us design spaces for plants, play, and making in our community-owned park. 🌱
📅 Sunday 4 May, 11:00 - 13:00
📍 Lea Bridge Library
Spaces are limited, so book your free space now elwp.info/playplants
#CoDesign #Workshop #Ethnobotany
📅 Sunday 4 May, 11:00 - 13:00
📍 Lea Bridge Library
Spaces are limited, so book your free space now elwp.info/playplants
#CoDesign #Workshop #Ethnobotany
April 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
🌳✨ Join us for a fun, family-friendly co-design workshop! Help us design spaces for plants, play, and making in our community-owned park. 🌱
📅 Sunday 4 May, 11:00 - 13:00
📍 Lea Bridge Library
Spaces are limited, so book your free space now elwp.info/playplants
#CoDesign #Workshop #Ethnobotany
📅 Sunday 4 May, 11:00 - 13:00
📍 Lea Bridge Library
Spaces are limited, so book your free space now elwp.info/playplants
#CoDesign #Workshop #Ethnobotany
🌼 SPRING is here - and so is our vision for renewal! 🌿
Join our volunteers as they explore the Middlesex Filter Beds, where nature thrives, just like our community park once will. Every step we take is a step closer to rewilding East London.
🌱 This could be YOU! Email info@elwp.org.uk to join!
Join our volunteers as they explore the Middlesex Filter Beds, where nature thrives, just like our community park once will. Every step we take is a step closer to rewilding East London.
🌱 This could be YOU! Email info@elwp.org.uk to join!
April 11, 2025 at 7:25 AM
🌼 SPRING is here - and so is our vision for renewal! 🌿
Join our volunteers as they explore the Middlesex Filter Beds, where nature thrives, just like our community park once will. Every step we take is a step closer to rewilding East London.
🌱 This could be YOU! Email info@elwp.org.uk to join!
Join our volunteers as they explore the Middlesex Filter Beds, where nature thrives, just like our community park once will. Every step we take is a step closer to rewilding East London.
🌱 This could be YOU! Email info@elwp.org.uk to join!
🌿🏊♀️🌊 Shaping the Future of Natural Swimming at East London Waterworks Park 🌿🏊♀️🌊
How do we design a space that maximises both the joy of swimming in nature and the opportunity to learn from it?
How do we design a space that maximises both the joy of swimming in nature and the opportunity to learn from it?
April 9, 2025 at 9:25 AM
🌿🏊♀️🌊 Shaping the Future of Natural Swimming at East London Waterworks Park 🌿🏊♀️🌊
How do we design a space that maximises both the joy of swimming in nature and the opportunity to learn from it?
How do we design a space that maximises both the joy of swimming in nature and the opportunity to learn from it?
Imagine the possibilities! 🎨🔬🌱 Holly Miller’s illustration shows a vision of the vibrant future of East London Waterworks Park, where people create, explore, and connect.
#EastLondonWaterworksPark #CommunitySpaces #UrbanRegeneration
Learn how you can support us: www.elwp.org.uk/JoinUs.htm ➡️
#EastLondonWaterworksPark #CommunitySpaces #UrbanRegeneration
Learn how you can support us: www.elwp.org.uk/JoinUs.htm ➡️
March 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Imagine the possibilities! 🎨🔬🌱 Holly Miller’s illustration shows a vision of the vibrant future of East London Waterworks Park, where people create, explore, and connect.
#EastLondonWaterworksPark #CommunitySpaces #UrbanRegeneration
Learn how you can support us: www.elwp.org.uk/JoinUs.htm ➡️
#EastLondonWaterworksPark #CommunitySpaces #UrbanRegeneration
Learn how you can support us: www.elwp.org.uk/JoinUs.htm ➡️
🌱 Join us! 🌱
💡 Benefits:
• Lead creative habitat projects.
• Collaborate with experts.
• Impact urban ecology.
📅 Flexible Commitment:
• Monthly virtual meetings.
• Optional in-person meetups.
📧 Email info@elwp.org.uk
Let’s build a greener future 🌎💚
Illustration by Eloise Dörr
💡 Benefits:
• Lead creative habitat projects.
• Collaborate with experts.
• Impact urban ecology.
📅 Flexible Commitment:
• Monthly virtual meetings.
• Optional in-person meetups.
📧 Email info@elwp.org.uk
Let’s build a greener future 🌎💚
Illustration by Eloise Dörr
March 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM
🌱 Join us! 🌱
💡 Benefits:
• Lead creative habitat projects.
• Collaborate with experts.
• Impact urban ecology.
📅 Flexible Commitment:
• Monthly virtual meetings.
• Optional in-person meetups.
📧 Email info@elwp.org.uk
Let’s build a greener future 🌎💚
Illustration by Eloise Dörr
💡 Benefits:
• Lead creative habitat projects.
• Collaborate with experts.
• Impact urban ecology.
📅 Flexible Commitment:
• Monthly virtual meetings.
• Optional in-person meetups.
📧 Email info@elwp.org.uk
Let’s build a greener future 🌎💚
Illustration by Eloise Dörr
Make an impact, help create green and blue space in your community! We're looking for passionate volunteers to join our fundraising circle and contribute to exciting eco plans. Our next online meeting is Thursday, 9th Jan at 7:30 PM. Email info@elwp.org.uk to get involved!
January 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Make an impact, help create green and blue space in your community! We're looking for passionate volunteers to join our fundraising circle and contribute to exciting eco plans. Our next online meeting is Thursday, 9th Jan at 7:30 PM. Email info@elwp.org.uk to get involved!
Upgrade your fundraising skills with our community! We're looking for fundraisers to contribute to our community-led fundraising strategy. We’re working on some exciting eco plans! Our next online meeting is Thursday 9th January at 19:30. Email info@elwp.org.uk to get involved.
January 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Upgrade your fundraising skills with our community! We're looking for fundraisers to contribute to our community-led fundraising strategy. We’re working on some exciting eco plans! Our next online meeting is Thursday 9th January at 19:30. Email info@elwp.org.uk to get involved.
Wishing everyone who celebrates a Merry Christmas! See you in 2025!
Image by Periscope
Image by Periscope
December 23, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Wishing everyone who celebrates a Merry Christmas! See you in 2025!
Image by Periscope
Image by Periscope
As 2024 draws to a close our latest blog post reflects on the year and think about what lies ahead: elwp.info/dec24
The shimmering greens of trees reflected in water create a beautiful pattern in this photograph by Sam O’Donnell.
The shimmering greens of trees reflected in water create a beautiful pattern in this photograph by Sam O’Donnell.
December 17, 2024 at 11:09 AM
As 2024 draws to a close our latest blog post reflects on the year and think about what lies ahead: elwp.info/dec24
The shimmering greens of trees reflected in water create a beautiful pattern in this photograph by Sam O’Donnell.
The shimmering greens of trees reflected in water create a beautiful pattern in this photograph by Sam O’Donnell.
Last few tickets for our walk and talk around the perimeter of the site! What can you do for East London Waterworks Park? Explore how you can support our community as we walk and discuss our design proposals, with pens and a poster to sketch your ideas elwp.info/what
November 24, 2024 at 9:29 AM
Last few tickets for our walk and talk around the perimeter of the site! What can you do for East London Waterworks Park? Explore how you can support our community as we walk and discuss our design proposals, with pens and a poster to sketch your ideas elwp.info/what
Thanks to Volunteer Centre Hackney for hosting us at their fair! Read more details on our roles. We're repowering our fundraising circle, so if you would like to be involved in that or any other opportunities, or would like us to put on a stall get in touch at info@elwp.org.uk
November 23, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Thanks to Volunteer Centre Hackney for hosting us at their fair! Read more details on our roles. We're repowering our fundraising circle, so if you would like to be involved in that or any other opportunities, or would like us to put on a stall get in touch at info@elwp.org.uk