Downham Fields
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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
- ^ "Downham - Hidden London". hidden-london.com. Retrieved 2017-07-09.
- ^ web.communications@lewisham.gov.uk, London Borough of Lewisham, Web team (2011-11-01). "Durham Hill". www.lewisham.gov.uk. Retrieved 2017-07-09.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Past". www.downhamonline.org.uk. Retrieved 2017-07-09.