With Covid-19 lockdown rules easing, people all over the country used the bank holiday to visit their local parks and open spaces.

Despite changeable weather which ranged from mild sunshine to biting wind, Eastbrookend Country Park, Central Park in Dagenham and Barking Park were no exception.

They attracted people looking to enjoy the long Easter weekend who were taking advantage of the rule of six, which came into force last week.

As of March 29, the government gave people the green light to meet their family and friends outdoors and socially distanced in groups of six or as two households.

Take a look at our pictures taken on Sunday, April 4.

Did you reconnect with loved ones in a safe and socially distanced manner this weekend? If so, send your pictures to postnewsdesk@archant.co.uk, along with the full name of anyone in the picture, the photographer, and the location it was taken.

Barking and Dagenham Post: Taya Staff and Katy Dell walking in Central ParkTaya Staff and Katy Dell walking in Central Park (Image: Ken Mears Photography)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Outdoor sport making a comeback after the relaxing of lockdown rules in Barking ParkOutdoor sport making a comeback after the relaxing of lockdown rules in Barking Park (Image: Ken Mears Photography)

Barking and Dagenham Post: People out enjoying a walk in Barking Park on Easter SundayPeople out enjoying a walk in Barking Park on Easter Sunday (Image: Ken Mears Photography)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Isabell Friend, Lola Hazel and Scarlett Hunt enjoying a picnic in Barking ParkIsabell Friend, Lola Hazel and Scarlett Hunt enjoying a picnic in Barking Park (Image: Ken Mears Photography)

Barking and Dagenham Post: One of the fishing lakes in Eastbrookend Country ParkOne of the fishing lakes in Eastbrookend Country Park (Image: Ken Mears Photography)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Fishermen Jim Hames, Rudy Douglas, Ronnie Harmel and Callum Regan by the fishing lakes in Eastbrookend Country ParkFishermen Jim Hames, Rudy Douglas, Ronnie Harmel and Callum Regan by the fishing lakes in Eastbrookend Country Park (Image: Ken Mears Photography)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Fishermen Jim Hames, Rudy Douglas, Ronnie Harmel and Callum Regan by the fishing lakes in Eastbrookend Country ParkFishermen Jim Hames, Rudy Douglas, Ronnie Harmel and Callum Regan by the fishing lakes in Eastbrookend Country Park (Image: Ken Mears Photography)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Roy and Sandra Gosling enjoying the peace and quiet in Eastbrookend Country Park on Easter SundayRoy and Sandra Gosling enjoying the peace and quiet in Eastbrookend Country Park on Easter Sunday (Image: Ken Mears Photography)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Roy and Sandra Gosling enjoying the peace and quiet in Eastbrookend Country Park on Easter SundayRoy and Sandra Gosling enjoying the peace and quiet in Eastbrookend Country Park on Easter Sunday (Image: Ken Mears Photography)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Spring blossom in Eastbrookend Country ParkSpring blossom in Eastbrookend Country Park (Image: Ken Mears Photography)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Connor, Kieran and Jamie with Max the dog enjoying a walk in Eastbrookend Country Park in Dagenham on Easter SundayConnor, Kieran and Jamie with Max the dog enjoying a walk in Eastbrookend Country Park in Dagenham on Easter Sunday (Image: Ken Mears Photography)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Connor, Kieran and Jamie with Max the dog enjoying a walk in Eastbrookend Country Park in Dagenham on Easter SundayConnor, Kieran and Jamie with Max the dog enjoying a walk in Eastbrookend Country Park in Dagenham on Easter Sunday (Image: Ken Mears Photography)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Eastbrookend Country Park in DagenhamEastbrookend Country Park in Dagenham (Image: Ken Mears Photography)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Central Park in DagenhamCentral Park in Dagenham (Image: Ken Mears Photography)

Barking and Dagenham Post: A family enjoy a game of football with their dog in Central ParkA family enjoy a game of football with their dog in Central Park (Image: Ken Mears Photography)

Barking and Dagenham Post: A family enjoy a game of football with their dog in Central ParkA family enjoy a game of football with their dog in Central Park (Image: Ken Mears Photography)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Taya Staff and Katy Dell walking in Central ParkTaya Staff and Katy Dell walking in Central Park (Image: Ken Mears Photography)