Parks, open spaces and nature reserves in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames 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 upon Thames Borough Council are: The Crane Riverside Park, linking the boroughs of Richmond and Hounslow, is one of 11 parks in Greater London selected for
London Borough of Tower Hamlets The River Lea also forms the boundary between those parts of London historically in Middlesex, with those formerly in Essex. The Isle of Dogs is formed from the lock entrances to the former West India Docks and the largest current meander of the River Thames and the southern part of the borough forms a part of the historic flood plain of the River Thames; and but for the Thames Barrier and other flood prevention works would be vulnerable to flooding. The Regent's Canal enters the borough from Hackney to meet the River Thames at Limehouse Basin. A stretch of the