I had mixed feelings about the Olympics at the time but I agree the park is fantastic - a great place for cycling and as you say, no shortage of good coffee shops. I like the extensive natural elements and that the buildings are mostly of a reasonable scale and architecturally interesting. It's a good blend. Also, the fact you can seamlessly get from the park to the River Lea towpath and up to Walthamstow marshes.
Thanks for the mention! But what happened to all that amazing perennial planting? (https://thinkingardens.co.uk/articles/gold-at-the-olympic-park-by-bridget-rosewell/)
I had mixed feelings about the Olympics at the time but I agree the park is fantastic - a great place for cycling and as you say, no shortage of good coffee shops. I like the extensive natural elements and that the buildings are mostly of a reasonable scale and architecturally interesting. It's a good blend. Also, the fact you can seamlessly get from the park to the River Lea towpath and up to Walthamstow marshes.
Can’t wait to visit. It had not occurred to me that the Olympic park deserved a visit.