"Maytrees Garden Park, named after the former nursery, was compulsorily acquired by Ealing Council in 1953 to convert it into a recreation ground, despite initial plans for it to serve only the elderly."
"The park underwent restoration in 2010, which included planting a new line of trees and adding a brick gateway, following its use as a construction site for the nearby Grange Primary School."
"An experiment in 2017 saw the removal of litter bins to encourage people to take their litter home, which appeared to work, but bins were reinstated later, now surrounded by litter."
Maytrees Garden Park is a narrow pocket park opposite South Ealing tube station, preserved as open land amid urban development. Originally intended as a rest garden for the elderly, it opened as a general recreation ground. The park features a long row of trees added during its 2010 restoration, following its use as a construction access route. Over the years, facilities like public toilets were added and later removed. The park is primarily laid to lawn with limited seating, but the tree lines provide a sculptural element.
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