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Greatfields Park (also known as Movers Lane Playing Field)

Introduction

By 1935 the park facilities included bandstands, lawn tennis courts, children's paddling pool, putting green and children's gymnasium, with areas of formal planting, trees and avenue of willows. Some of these features still exist.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

The park is open from 7.15am to dusk.

Directions

London Overground/Rail/Tube (Hammersmith & City, District): Barking. Tube: Upney (District, Hammersmith & City). Bus: 173, 287, 368, 369, 387, 673, 687.

Owners

LB Barking & Dagenham

History

Period

Early 20th Century (1901-1932)

Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Period

Early 20th Century (1901-1932)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

5.6

Open to the public

Yes