Wandle Park, Croydon
| Wandle Park | |
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Wandle Park in 2014 | |
| Type | Public park |
| Location | Croydon |
| Coordinates | 51°22′28″N 0°06′41″W / 51.37444°N 0.11139°W |
| Area | 8.5-hectare (21-acre) |
| Opened | 14 May 1890 |
| Operated by | London Borough of Croydon |
| Open | 08:00 - 16:30 Nov, Dec, Jan 08:00 - 17:30 Feb 08:00 - 18:30 Mar, Oct 08:00 - 19:30 Sep 08:00 - 20:00 Apr 08:00 - 20:30 Aug 08:00 - 21:00 May 08:00 - 21:30 Jun, Jul |
| Status | Open daily, all year |
| Water | Pond River Wandle |
| Designation | Fields in Trust |
| Parking | Currently closed |
| Public transit access | Wandle Park tram stop,
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| Facilities | Bandstand Basketball court Bench seats Café / Kiosk (closed) Children's playground Community garden Cricket pitch (all season) Fitness stations Rose garden Skate park Tennis court Toilets (closed) Water fountain |
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Wandle Park is an 8.5-hectare (21-acre) park located in the Broad Green Ward of Croydon, south London, England. It was opened in 1890 by the Mayor of Croydon. The site is protected by Fields in Trust through a legal "Deed of Dedication" safeguarding the future of the space as public recreation land for future generations to enjoy.
The River Wandle flows through the park. Between 1967 and 2012 this was in an underground culvert which was constructed by Croydon Council. The park used to contain a boating lake which dried up and was filled in.
The park is used by many people and is popular with dog walkers, footballers, joggers, skateboarders and families. The park is easily accessible by public transport using Wandle Park tram stop. The park has a 'Friends Group' of local residents and park users that are working with Croydon Council to improve the park.