Introduction
The park entrance through the original 1930s gates leads directly to the small memorial garden before the park opens out. An area of formal planting surrounds a small pond with a fine willow, a sculpture by Jack Gardner, 'Tao Column 92', sited nearby.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
The park is open from 9am - half hour before sunset.
Directions
Rail: Highams Park; Chingford then bus. Bus: 97, 212, W16
Owners
London Borough of Waltham Forest
- History
The park incorporated an already existing sunken Garden of Remembrance that had been created by public subscription as a memorial to those who lost their lives in World War 1. It was taken over by the Urban District Council when they laid out Memorial Park in 1930. Facilities in the new park included tennis courts, a bowling green and pavilion.
The memorial park has been part of the Fields in Trust historic protection programme and has been protected since July 1938 under the Covenanted Fields protection type.
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Commemorative
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
3.81
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust