South Park, Ilford
| South Park | |
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South Park Lake | |
| Type | Public park |
| Location | Ilford, Greater London, UK |
| Coordinates | 51°33′24″N 0°05′29″E / 51.5566°N 0.0915°ECoordinates: 51°33′24″N 0°05′29″E / 51.5566°N 0.0915°E |
| Area | 13.5 ha |
| Created | 1902 |
| Operated by | London Borough of Redbridge |
| Status | Open year round |
| Website | South Park, Ilford |
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South Park is an Edwardian park to the South of Ilford, North-East London. It is one of the largest open spaces in the London Borough of Redbridge. It has recently been awarded Green Flag status.[1]
Geography
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The park is a 13.5 hectare[2] park on former farmland which was sold to Ilford Council in 1899 for £11,200. The park opened to the public on 10 May 1902. It contains a number of large trees, a lake which is fed by Loxford Water and leisure facilities including Tennis courts and Football pitches.
Wildlife
The park provides a home to a number of wildlife species, including Mallard ducks, Canada geese and Bats.
In 2011, a new Wildlife Education & Information Centre was opened in the old boat house as a partnership between the London Borough of Redbridge and the South Park User Group.
Surrounding area
The area around the park has become known as South Park and the nearby primary school, the catchment area of which covers a large part of the south of Redbridge, is known as South Park Primary School.
Gallery
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A Mute Swan in South Park
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A Coot in South Park
See also
- South Park Primary School
- Valentines Park, a nearby park
References
- ↑ Green Flag - South Park
- ↑ Management Plan. South Park 2011-2016. Redbridge.gov.uk. Retrieved April 4, 2012.