Welcome to Friends of Hackney Downs
Friends of Hackney Downs is a volunteer-run community group dedicated to the care and enjoyment of Hackney Downs Park. We bring together local residents, park users, and partner organisations to safeguard the park’s ecology, advocate for improved facilities, and encourage respectful and inclusive use of the space.
Each quarter we liaise with Hackney Council who manage the park and, as a wider group, we meet regularly to share our views on all matters concerning the park.
Later in 2026 Friends of Hackney Downs will elect a formal Committee. This will include a Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. Additional posts may also be considered.
Until the AGM, the interim committee consists of:
Chair - Will Yates-Johnson
Vice-Chair - Alice Roberts
Secretary - James MacDaid