Parks and playgrounds directory

Location

Norbury, between Norbury Avenue and Green Lane.

Area

28 1/2 acres 11.53 hectares.

Facilities

Opening times

• Playing fields
• Multi-games court
• Public car park off Grenville Avenue
• Children's playground opposite Norbury Hill entrance in Green Lane
• BMX track

BMX Track

This is a community BMX track where everyone is welcome. BMX equipment and coaching support are available through the local volunteer BMX club.

Tel: 020 7993 9883

Website: www.londonbmx.co.uk

Email: hello@londonbmx.co.uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LondonBMX

History

Norbury Park was purchased in 1935 by the Corporation of Croydon from a builder, the conveyance describes the area as North Surrey Golf Course.   The golf course dated back to 1920 and was constructed on several fields which are shown on mid 19th century plans.  The 1800 Thomas Bainbridge map of the area shows that the fields belonged to Pembroke College. Norbury Brook runs beside the Park but is hidden behind a tall fence; it is a tributary of the Wandle.  The children's playground, near Green Lane, was constructed in 1969/70.