Wandle Park, Croydon
The larger of the two Wandle Parks, at 8.5 hectares (21 acres), is located in the Broad Green Ward of Croydon. 51°22′28″N 0°06′41″W / 51.37444°N 0.11139°W / 51.37444; -0.11139 It was opened in 1890 by the Mayor of Croydon.
The River Wandle flows through the park in an underground culvert which was constructed in 1967. The park used to contain a boating lake which dried up and was filled in.
The park is used by many people and is popular with dog walkers, footballers, joggers, skateboarders and families. The park is easily accessible by public transport using Wandle Park tram stop. The Park has a 'Friends Group' of local residents and park users that are working with Croydon Council to improve the park
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