Downham Fields Explained

Downham Fields is a 20-acre park^[1] located in Downham, South East London. It is sometimes referred to in documents by the name Durham Hill,^[2] but this is not in common usage. It was left as parkland during the construction of the interwar Downham Estate because its steep hill made building difficult.^[3]

The park's height and west-facing slope provides views to Croydon, Crystal Palace, London and Sydenham.

Facilities

In 2007, part of the park was used to create Downham Health and Leisure Centre, which includes a swimming pool, gym, GP surgery and library. The park also includes an outdoor play area for children.

References

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Downham - Hidden London. hidden-london.com. en-US. 2017-07-09.
2. Web site: Durham Hill. [e-mail]. London Borough of Lewisham, Web team. 2011-11-01. www.lewisham.gov.uk. en-us. 2017-07-09.
3. Web site: Past. www.downhamonline.org.uk. 2017-07-09.