Crane Park

Crane Park follows the bends of the river Crane from Meadway in Twickenham to Hanworth Road at its western end. The park is managed to encourage wildlife, and the banks of the Crane are home to a thriving colony of Marsh Frogs and the rare Water Vole. A cycle track runs through the park.

The western end contains the remains of an old gunpowder mill, including the Shot Tower (now known to be a lookout tower). This is a field studies centre run by the London Wildlife Trust who maintain Crane Park Island local nature reserve; it is also home to Wildlife Watch - a wildlife group for children aged between 6 and 12, which aims to encourage children to enjoy and learn about the environment in a fun and friendly atmosphere. The group runs on the last Sunday of every month from 2pm to 4pm in the Shot Tower.