Introduction
Features of Down Lane Recreation Ground include football pitches, basket ball/tennis courts, adventure play areas and a bowling green.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Directions
Rail/tube: Tottenham Hale. Bus 41, 123, 230, 363, W4.
Owners
London Borough of Haringey
- History
20th Century
Initially called Down Fields, the recreation ground was laid out and formally opened on 11 May 1907. Its facilities included a bowling green, later used by Tottenham Hale Bowling Club, and near the main entrance was a drinking fountain and flowerbeds, although the emphasis was on sports.
By 1935 there was perimeter planting and the athletic ground/running track was in place. The park was used for concert parties and bands as well as sporting activities.
21st Century
The recreation ground has been part of the Fields in Trust historic protection programme and has been protected since September 2012 under the Queen Elizabeth II Fields protection type.
Period
- 20th Century (1901 to 2000)
- Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
- Features & Designations
Designations
Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Period
20th Century (1901 to 2000)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
7.7
Open to the public
Yes