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Old Dagenham Park (also known as Dagenham Park)

Introduction

The park was laid out with children’s playground, drinking fountain, bandstand, rose beds, formal planting, bowling green, a Sports Arena with stands and pavilion, tennis courts and a putting green. Over the years various facilities were added to the park including a new stadium stand in 1950 and new children’s playground in 1961. The park lodge remains near the original entrance gates.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

Opening is unrestricted.

Directions

Tube: Dagenham East (District). Bus: 145.

Owners

LB Barking & Dagenham

History

Period

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

Designations

  • Green Belt

  • 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

13.31

Open to the public

Yes