Parks and playgrounds directory

Location

Norbury, Northwood Road.

Area

1/4 acre 0.10 hectares.

Facilities

• Children's playground

History

The playground site was acquired by the Borough of Croydon for housing in 1948. However, it was not built upon and a children's playground was laid out instead. The area was the site of 35 and 43 Northwood Road; the houses were demolished by "enemy action".