A popular, vibrant park. Spa Fields is a park and its surrounding area in the London Borough of Islington, bordering Finsbury and Clerkenwell. Historically it is known for the Spa Fields riots of 1816 and an Owenite community which existed there between 1821 and 1824. Spa Fields is a popular, vibrant park next to Exmouth Market. There are lots of things to do, including playing sports and enjoying the extensive play area.
The gardens have some notable trees, rose gardens, shrubberies and meandering paths. new landscaping, planting and seating, new areas for ball games and play, drinking fountains, picnic areas, new lighting and buildings. The park now has a lavender garden, herbaceous and shrub beds and an annual cornfield meadow. The park redesign received a London Planning Award in 2009.
