Local Wildlife Site

During the 19th century, this was the site of the private Victoria Park Cemetery. The Metropolitan Public Gardens Association took over the cemetery in 1891 and laid out the old burial ground as a public park. The grounds were duly opened in 1894 by the Duke of York and renamed in honour of the Association’s founder, the Earl of Meath. Meath Gardens is a large park, not far from the Regent’s Canal, with allotments in the northwest corner. The park has a pleasant, open feel despite being located amongst dense housing, and there are also children’s play facilities. Apart from the gateway, one gravestone remains near the northern entrance to Smart Street to remind users of its original purpose.