Erith Recreation Ground (Bexley)
Brief Description
Erith Recreation Ground opened at the turn of the century and the park is now predominantly sports pitches. The old Park Keeper's House survives facing a turning circle in front of the new sports centre. The brick gate piers have new gates and the bowling green pavilion was extended c.1960. Within the park were old air-raid shelters, and the footprint of these buildings becomes visible during dry summers. Planting is restricted to the perimeter with limes along the northern boundary. Copper beech and horse chestnut remain in the shrubbery belt near the entrance.
Practical Information
- Site location:
- Avenue Road, Erith
- Postcode:
- DA8 3RD
- What 3 Words:
- noon.debit.slimy
- Type of site:
- Public Park
- Borough:
- Bexley
- Open to public?
- Yes
- Opening times:
- 8am - dusk
- Special conditions:
- Facilities:
- Bowling Green (managed by local consortium), Tennis courts; 2 standard football pitches; children’s playground which is a dog free zone.
- Events:
- Public transport:
- Rail: Erith. Bus: 428.
- Research updated:
- 01/04/2002
- Last minor changes:
- 29/03/2026
Please check with the site owner or manager for latest news. www.bexley.gov.uk
Full Site Description
Sources consulted:
H Jordan 'Public Parks 1885-1914', AA dissertation 1992 133
Further Information (Planning and Conservation)
- Grid ref:
- TQ513774 (551376,177489)
- Size in hectares:
- 7.33
- Site ownership:
- LB Bexley
- Site management:
- Parks and Open Spaces
- Date(s):
- c1900
- Designer(s):
- Listed structures:
- None
- On National Heritage List for England (NHLE), Parks & Gardens:
No- Registered common or village green on Commons Registration Act 1965:
No- Protected under London Squares Preservation Act 1931:
No
Local Authority Data
The information below is taken from the relevant Local Authority's planning legislation, which was correct at the time of research but may have been amended in the interim. Please check with the Local Authority for latest planning information.
- On Local List:
- No
- In Conservation Area:
- No
- Tree Preservation Order:
- No
- Nature Conservation Area:
- No
- Green Belt:
- No
- Metropolitan Open Land:
- No
- Special Policy Area:
- No
- Other LA designation:
- None
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