Inventory Site Record

Castelnau Recreation Ground predates the amalgamation of Barnes within Richmond Council and has some of hedging reminiscent of older hedgerow. It is a small park behind housing, hedged to the boundaries and laid to grass, with undulating paths, shrubs and ornamental grasses, but with no mature trees. Facilities include a popular paddling pool. The entrance is through utilitarian metal gates.

Site location:

Washington Road/Barnes Avenue

Postcode:

SW13 9AA

What 3 Words:

fork.gifted.crown

Type of site:

Public Park

Borough:

Richmond

Open to public?

Yes

Opening times:

Mon - Sat: 7.30am - dusk/Sun & Bank Hols: 9am - dusk

Special conditions:

Facilities:

Playground, paddling pool (open summer months)

Events:

Public transport:

Tube: Hammersmith (Metropolitan & City, Piccadilly) then bus. Bus: 33, 72, 485

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Research updated:

01/11/2010

Last minor changes:

14/07/2022

Please check with the site owner or manager for latest news. www.richmond.gov.uk/parks_and_open_spaces

Sources consulted:

LB Richmond Parks booklet

Grid ref:

TQ223774 (522324,177382)

Size in hectares:

1.16

Site ownership:

LB Richmond

Site management:

Environment Planning & Review, Parks and Open Spaces

Date(s):

C20th

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:

Open Land of Townscape Importance