South Norwood Country Park

Description

South Norwood Country Park is a park in South Norwood, close to Elmers End station, mainly in the London Borough of Croydon. It is a 47 hectare (116 acre) green space which opened in 1989. The park occupies a mix of countryside and parkland, and land formerly used for sewage farms serving the growing London population. Croydon Sports Arena, the home of Croydon F.C., is located on the south-eastern edge of the park. There is also a car park and visitor centre which holds annual open days which include face painting, pole lathe demonstration, guided walks, refreshments and a skittle alley to raise awareness for the park. There is also a duck pond similar to the one at South Norwood Lake.

Links

• en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Norwood_Country_Park
• www.croydon.gov.uk/leisure/parksandopenspaces/parksatoz/southnorwoodcountry/sncphistory
• www.croydon.gov.uk/leisure/parksandopenspaces/parksatoz/southnorwoodcountry/

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