Park Hill Recreation Ground
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Park Hill Recreation Ground is a large parkland area located in the heart of East Croydon, London. It is managed by the London Borough of Croydon. The park runs from Barclay Road to Coombe Road beside the railway lines, with the main entrances being on Water Tower Hill and Fairfield Road. The nearest station is East Croydon for Tramlink and National Rail services. Tramlink routes 1/2/3 stop there going in both directions plus the main railway station is a hub for train services in South London. The area of the park is 15 acres 6.07 hectares.
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[edit] Facilities
There are many features of this green land which makes it the so-called Hyde Park of Croydon these include:
- Ornamental gardens
- Walled garden
- Shelter
- Toilets
- Netball and basketball court
- Tennis courts
- Changing rooms
- Childrens playground
- Kiosk selling ice cream and snacks
- Historic water tower
- Closed at night
[edit] Cotelands
Cotelands is a small parkland area near Park Hill. It is also managed by the London Borough of Croydon. The park covers an area of 0.20 hectares. It is really just a green on the corner of the road called Cotelands and The Avenue. The park is situated next to Park Hill Junior School.
[edit] Facilities
- Grass verge with trees
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[edit] See also
- List of Parks and Open Spaces in Croydon
- Croydon parks and open spaces
- Addiscombe Recreation Ground
- Addiscombe Linear Park
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