Pear Tree Park

Pear Tree Park is a public park in the London Borough of Ealing, part of Brent River Park. It was first opened as a public park in July 2024, the land being originally occupied by Perivale Park Golf Course. It is situated adjacent to Perivale Park and Perivale Park Athletics Track. The name was inspired by local children from Brentford Primary School, and reflects the area's past association with pear trees; the name "Perivale" means valley of pear trees. Official Park Signage The southern end of Pear Tree Park is bordered by the River Brent.

History

Pear Tree Park was officially opened to the public in July 2024. The park is about 49 acres in size, and was first developed on the site of Perivale Park Golf Course, which was closed in order to make way for Pear Tree Park.www.ealing.news 17 April 2026 Retrieved 31 May 2026 The closure of Perivale Park Golf Course was not without controversy. Local golfers signed petitions protesting the proposed closure, and the National Association of Public and Proprietary Golf Clubs opposed the plans to repurpose the golf course for rewilding. napgc.org.uk Official Site Retrieved 1 June 2026 Ealing council however argued that a majority of residents responding to their consultation were in favour.London Evening Standard 19 March 2024 Retrieved 31 May 2026

The name "Pear Tree Park" was inspired by local children from Brentford Primary School and reflects the area's past association with pear trees; hence the name "Perivale", meaning valley of pear trees. Pear Tree Park at Ealing.gov.uk Retrieved 30 May 2026 As part of the rewilding process, around 5,000 trees were planted in 2025. www.ealingtoday.co.uk 27 November 2025 Retrieved 1 June 2026 The park contains a mixture of grass, meadows and wetlands which offer a range of wildlife habitats.

A cafe, the Pear Tree Park Bistro, opened in 2025.

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