South Norwood Recreation Ground
South Norwood Recreation Ground is a park located in South Norwood in the London Borough of Croydon. In 1889, Croydon Corporation acquired the land and the borough surveyor estimated that it would cost just over £1,300 to lay out. Over a quarter of the projected cost was to install land drainage, which indicates that the site was quite wet.[1] The recreation ground includes a sports area, football pitches, tennis court, floodlit courts, bowling green with pavilion and a children's playground.
South Norwood Recreation Ground | |
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The new Park sign at South Norwood Recreation Ground | |
Type | Public park |
Location | South Norwood |
Operated by | London Borough of Croydon |
Status | Open all year |
The park has an area of 14 acres (57,000 m2) and 5.67 hectares.[2]
See also
- List of Parks and Open Spaces in Croydon
- South Norwood Library
- Brickfields Meadow
- Heavers Meadow
- South Norwood Country Park
- South Norwood Lake and Grounds
References
- "South Norwood Recreation Ground History" (PDF). London Borough of Croydon. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- "South Norwood Recreation Ground". Retrieved 15 July 2019.
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