Brief Description
Features of Cottons Park include a playground and football/rugby pitches.
History
Cottons Park, originally called Cottons Recreational Ground, takes its name from the estate of the 16th-century landowner, Nicholas Cotton. The land for the park was acquired by Romford UDC from the Cottons family in 1920 and the park was laid out with planting, paths and a bandstand, beyond which to the north and west were playing fields for rugby, soccer and cricket as well as tennis courts. A children's playground and sand pit were located near the main entrance to the east. During World War 2 the land was given over for war-time allotments, public air-raid shelters and a decontamination centre was constructed, which was later converted into a pavilion and café. Six wooden sculptures were installed in 2009 to commemorate six civilians who lost their lives in the park during bombing in October 1940.
Visitor Facilities
The park is closed at dusk.- Access & Directions
Access Contact Details
The park is closed at dusk.Directions
Rail: Romford. Bus: 86, 252
- History
Period
- Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
- References
References
- London Borough of Hevering {Management Plan for Cottons Park} (2012)Management Plan for Cottons Park 2012-2018