"Great park, really large. Pretty and not too busy."
"Lovely park with huge playing fields for all kinds of sports, multi paths around the park so you never walk the same route twice."
"Gunnersbury Park is great for meeting friends and walking either on its perimeter or within the park itself."
"The best park in London - great for kids, couples, dog walkers, runners, football, cricket, bowls etc."
"Great playground, lovely lake, and a museum that has lots of good activities on throughout the year."
"The park is home to a variety of different gardens, including a rose garden, a Japanese garden, and a wildflower meadow."
"Several AstroTurf football pitches and tarmac tennis courts. Loads of grass pitches and a large area for exercising."
Cons:
"The toilets are so dirty. It's a shame and it looks like nobody ever cleaned them!"
"There's a spooky tennis court which is overgrown with weeds."
"Avoid visiting when the Park Run is happening unless you don't mind being knocked over in the rush."
"Unfortunately I wasn't able to go in the cafe as it would have meant tying the dogs up outside."
"There's a big derelict building in the middle which is quite the eyesore."
"However, there are a lot of disused and condemned buildings around the park which are being left to rot."
"The Western half of the park is the most boring bit of flat grassland you can imagine."
Parking
Pros:
"Parking is available within the park."
"There’s a free car park on site and you can also park on the nearby roads at weekends."
"The car park has been expanded but try walking from Acton Town."
"Parking is cheap at 50p an hour, you can pay card or app."
"Best of all parking is free😉"
"The car park is large and free."
"The parking provided is very a good price, 50p per hour or 75p per 95mins."
Cons:
"Only issue if the parking. The machines are cashless and you have to download a parking app."
"Parking is small and hard to find."
"Was looking forward to a day out here today but couldn't overcome the 1st hurdle that was parking! Hardly any signs around and no machines to pay."
"The park doesn't come with a car park, although there is a car park near."
"Entrance to car park is ridiculously narrow, and regularly causes traffic issues on popes lane."
"This used to be one of the few places where you could go and park without worrying about the time and let our children enjoy the park but to our disappointment we found out that the council has given into the greed culture and introduced parking charges! Disgraceful!"
"Had to bring down the 5 star rating as the park has now changed from Y-pay parking to Ringo which cost a lot more, very disappointing!"
General Atmosphere
Pros:
"The tranquil pond adds a touch of serenity, perfect for a leisurely stroll or a moment of reflection."
"Fantastic park. Lovely buildings and plants, during spring it is a joy to walk and feel the perfume of all flowers."
"A secret tranquil gem on the west side of the city."
"It's a paradise within the bustling city, offering a serene escape."
"Gunnersbury Park is a true urban oasis, seamlessly blending meticulously maintained gardens with untamed pathways."
"A good place is a sanctuary of inspiration, where the spark of creativity ignites, and the possibilities of imagination are boundless."
"A good place is a celebration of the present moment, where we can immerse ourselves fully in the 'here and now.'"
Cons:
"However my only complaint is that these days it's always too full."
"Its over run with dogs you couldn't walk 10 yds without dogs uncollared dogs charging at you."
"The only downside is that they use the big lake for anglers and there is no place for dogs to swim."
"However, the rest of the park is a mess."
"It's not good news. They haven't finished all the buildings and some are shoddy workmanship."
"Can be frustrating when the quickest routes through the park are blocked by events if you plan to use it for your commute."
"The only thing wrong is that there are too many dogs off lead wandering around."