Inventory Site Record

Edmonton UDC acquired 37 acres of land west of Hertford Road in order to provide recreational facilities for the growing population as the area became increasingly built up. The site was previously used for brickworks, a major local industry until the 1970s, and many of the surrounding houses were probably built from local bricks. Jubilee Park was planned in commemoration of George V's Silver Jubilee in 1935 but in the event the park did not open until 1939, after the King's death. The park has fine a Art Deco style entrance on Galliard Road, and has recreational facilities as well as ornamental planting.

Site location:

Galliard Road, Edmonton

Postcode:

N9 7RH

What 3 Words:

stands.slope.barks

Type of site:

Public Park

Borough:

Enfield

Open to public?

Yes

Opening times:

8am Mon-Sat / 8.30am Sundays to dusk (refer to Council website for seasonal details)

Special conditions:

Facilities:

Henry Barrass Stadium. Tennis courts, basketball courts, multi-use games area, bowling green, football pitches, pitch & putt, children's playground, toilets

Events:

Annual Edmonton Carnival. Guided walks, play schemes.

Public transport:

Rail: Bush Hill Park; Edmonton Green then bus. Bus: 149, 279, 192, 363

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Research updated:

01/02/2011

Last minor changes:

19/07/2023

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Edmonton Urban District Council acquired 37 acres of land west of Hertford Road that was previously used for brickworks, a major local industry until the 1970s, in order to create Jubilee Park in commemoration of King George V's Silver Jubilee in 1935. The site was laid out as a park and recreation ground and was officially opened on 24 June 1939 by the Mayor G T W Toh, JP. The Council Engineer and Surveyor responsible for the park was Mr E J Willis. The Art Deco style entrance on Galliard Road was erected in 1937 and takes the form of a semi-circular drive in front of a concrete arch and gates, which leads to formal gardens with shrubs, beds and some fine trees including eucalyptus, copper beech and conifers.

There was originally a paddling pool near the playground but this ceased to be used in 2002 and in 2003 was converted into an ornamental garden with an emphasis on fragrant plants. A multi-use games area was created in 2001/2 and facilities today include a community building, playground, tennis courts, a pitch and putt course and a bowling green, the latter leased to Jubilee Park Bowls Club. The park is also regularly used by the Old Edmontonians Football Club. There is a wildlife area adjacent to tennis courts, and the site includes the Henry Barrass Sports Ground, which opened in the early C20th and hosts the finals of the Edmonton Sunday League Football Championships. Abutting the park to the north is a 6 hectare allotment site, Houndsfield Allotments and with the park provide a large expanse of green space in this built-up area.

Sources consulted:

Victoria County History; Jubilee Park leaflet, LB Enfield Parks Business Unit (2001/2); LB Enfield, Jubilee Park Management Plan 2007-2011;

Grid ref:

TQ346947 (534391,194783)

Size in hectares:

19.92

Site ownership:

LB Enfield

Site management:

Place Shaping and Enterprise, Parks Business Unit; Friends of Jubilee Park

Date(s):

1939

Designer(s):

Edmonton UDC Engineer & Surveyor E J Willis

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:

Yes

Special Policy Area:

No

Other LA designation:

None