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Goodmayes Park and Goodmayes Park Extension (also known as Goodmayes Recreation Ground)

Introduction

The park is divided by Mayesbrook Road into two compartments, that in the north having a pair of lakes. One lake was created in 1945 from the crater left by a V2 bomb. The park has avenues of horse-chestnut and lime trees and retains its gothic-style gates and stretches of railings.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

The park is open daily 8am-dusk (check site owner for closing time); closed Christmas Day.

Directions

Rail: Goodmayes. Bus: 128, 129, 364, 368, 387.

Owners

LB Redbridge

History

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

28

Open to the public

Yes