Inventory Site Record

What is now Little Ilford Park was formerly two recreation grounds, Little Ilford Recreation Ground and Manor Park Recreation Ground. They were divided by Reynolds Avenue, which then ran up to Church Road. Land for Little Ilford Recreation Ground was purchased from J J Bethell in 1909 and that for Manor Park Recreation Ground was purchased from a Mr Watkins in 1912. Both were laid out as relief work under the Unemployed Workmen's Act of 1905. The 1920 OS map shows the two separate grounds divided by Reynolds Avenue but by 1939 the Avenue stopped at its junction with Dore Avenue and the two sides had been united, with a triangular area of gardens bounded by trees in the west, which still remains today. This now has a pergola feature with brick piers and numerous rose beds surrounded by a path system with seating, and a number of fine trees.

Previous / Other name:

2 sites: Little Ilford Recreation Ground & Manor Park Recreation Ground

Site location:

Reynolds Avenue/Church Road, Manor Park

Postcode:

E12

What 3 Words:

dinner.energy.began

Type of site:

Public Park

Borough:

Newham

Open to public?

Yes

Opening times:

dawn to dusk

Special conditions:

Facilities:

Play area, cricket pitches; football, multi-use games court, tennis courts, Trim Trail, toilets

Events:

Public transport:

Rail: Ilford. Bus: 25, 86, 147, 551.

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Research updated:

01/04/2012

Last minor changes:

14/07/2022

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The land of the rest of the park appears to have been artificially raised between 1920 and 1939, and is largely used for sports pitches, although since 1939 an enclosed garden has been created at the south of the main raised area adjacent to the lower, triangular gardens from which it is reached by a short flight of steps with stone piers. With the construction of the North Circular Road the park lost some of its eastern boundary although it has been extended to the north by an area designated as of ecological interest, which has now been proposed for planting as a new woodland site. During 2011 Newham Council was consulting on a Masterplan for the park's future development, subject to funding being raised.

Sources consulted:

Landscape Design Associates Report on Heritage Value of 9 Parks, for LB Newham, July 1997; Newham Parks Review 1998/99

Grid ref:

TQ433853 (543350,185350)

Size in hectares:

6.1

Site ownership:

LB Newham

Site management:

Parks Service

Date(s):

1909 - 1912

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:

Yes

Special Policy Area:

No

Other LA designation:

Green Chain on east boundary