Parks, open spaces and nature reserves in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames renovation funds by a public vote. In 2009 the park received £400,000 towards better footpaths, more lighting, refurbished public toilets and new play areas for children. Parks, open spaces and nature reserves in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Richmond upon Thames in the south west of Greater London has more parks, open spaces and nature reserves than any other London borough. These include: There are over 100 parks and open spaces within the borough's boundary and 21 miles of river frontage. Many of the open spaces were village greens. The main parks and open spaces managed by Richmond
Parks and open spaces in the London Borough of Hackney man-made New River also pass through the borough. Towards the east, the Regent's Canal exits the borough into the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, it then meets the Hertford Union Canal, which forms the southern boundary of Victoria Park, running to join the River Lee Navigation at Old Ford lock. The Regent canal turns south, and meets the River Thames at Limehouse Basin. On the west, the Regents canal passes near Broadway Market, then into the London Borough of Islington eventually entering the Islington Tunnel, which is not accessible to pedestrians, or cyclists. Parks and open spaces in the London