Battersea Park is a 200 acre (83-hectare) green space at Battersea in the London Borough of Wandsworth in England. It is situated on the south bank of the River Thames opposite Chelsea, and was opened in 1858.
The park occupies a mix of marshland reclaimed from the Thames, and land formerly used for market gardens that served the London population.
Read more about Battersea Park: History, The Festival Gardens, Battersea Fun Fair, Current Features in The Park, "Meet Me in Battersea Park", Nearby Railway Stations
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