Downham Fields

Downham Fields

Downham Fields is a 20-acre park[1] located in Downham, South East London. It is sometimes referred to in documents by the name Durham Hill,[2] but this is not in common usage. It was left as parkland during the construction of the interwar Downham Estate because its steep hill made building difficult.[3]

The park's height and west-facing slope provides views to Croydon, Crystal Palace, London and Sydenham.

Facilities

In 2007, part of the park was used to create Downham Health and Leisure Centre, which includes a swimming pool, gym, GP surgery and library. The park also includes an outdoor play area for children.

References

  1. ^ "Downham - Hidden London". hidden-london.com. Retrieved 2017-07-09.
  2. ^ web.communications@lewisham.gov.uk, London Borough of Lewisham, Web team (2011-11-01). "Durham Hill". www.lewisham.gov.uk. Retrieved 2017-07-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "Past". www.downhamonline.org.uk. Retrieved 2017-07-09.

51°25′36″N 0°00′26″E / 51.4266°N 0.0071°E / 51.4266; 0.0071

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