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Downham Fields is a 20-acre park located in Downham, South East London. It is sometimes referred to in documents by the name Durham Hill, 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.
The park's height and west-facing slope provides views to Croydon, Crystal Palace, London and Sydenham.
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.
Downham Fields is a 20-acre park located in Downham, South East London. It is sometimes referred to in documents by the name Durham Hill, 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.
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 creatDownham 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
Parks and open spaces in the London Borough of Lewisham {{London-stub