Introduction
In 1926, the LCC laid out 24 acres of the old Valence lands as a public park, two-thirds for informal recreation with open space, grass and some trees. Various facilities were provided, a bandstand and formal planting, but the majority has now gone, including its open-air swimming pool, which closed in 1971. Facilities at the site include a children's play area, four football pitches and a fishing lake (old moat).
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
The park is open from 7.15am - dusk.
Directions
Rail: Chadwell Heath then bus. Tube: Becontree (District) then bus. Bus: 5, 62, 128, 173, 174, 364.
Owners
LB Barking & Dagenham
- 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
Ornamental
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Period
20th Century (1901 to 2000)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
12.58
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust