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Abbey Recreation Ground

Introduction

The Recreation Ground is predominantly open green space that is used for playing fields, with perimeter path and trees. To the north is a woodland path following part of the old railway line between Merton Park and Morden Road, improved in the 1990s as part of Merton Park Green Walks.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

Mon - Fri 8am - dusk; Sat/Sun/Bank holidays 9am - dusk

Directions

Tube: South Wimbledon (Northern). Bus: 93, 470

Owners

Merton Council

Features & Designations

Designations

  • Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation

  • Reference: Local nature reserve along disused railway

Features

  • playing field
  • Description: predominantly open green space that is used for playing fields,
  • Perimeter
  • Description: perimeter path and trees.
  • woodland walk
  • Description: north is a woodland path
  • Railway
  • Description: old railway line between Merton Park and Morden Road
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Survival

Extant

Hectares

2.43

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust