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Central Park, Barking & Dagenham

Introduction

Facilities added over the years include the Old People’s Garden, a children’s playground (1952), and a new Bowling Green. A Memorial Garden was opened in 2006.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

The park is open from 7.15am - dusk.

Directions

Tube: Dagenham East, Dagenham Heathway (District) then bus. Rail: Romford then bus. Bus: 5, 87, 103, 128, 129, 173, 175, 499

Owners

LB Barking & Dagenham

History

Period

  • 20th Century (1901 to 2000)
  • Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
Features & Designations

Designations

  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Reference: Civic Centre
  • Grade: II
  • Green Belt

Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Period

20th Century (1901 to 2000)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

51.33

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust