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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Chislehurst 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chislehurst]
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| Location. | Acreage. | Description. |
|---|---|---|
| Mottingham Recreation Ground | 5.89 | Open space — children's playground. |
| Old Farm Park | 11.78 | Open space and part allotments. |
| Parish Wood | 6.73 | Open space. |
| Penhill Park | 17.10 | Open space with 3 football pitches, 3 grass cricket pitches, 1 concrete cricket pitch and children's playground. |
| River Cray Reservation:— | ||
| (1) North Cray Place Farm | 29.60 | Used for agricultural purposes. |
| (2) Footscray Meadows | 49.32 | Open space and agricultural purposes. |
| St. Paul's Cray Recreation Ground | 6.20 | Open space with children's playground. |
| Sidcup Place | 25.31 | Open space with 1 football pitch, 1 cricket pitch, 1 putting green, 4 tennis courts, walled garden, children's playground,cafe and aviary. |
| Stable Meadow Sports Ground | 17.45 | Open space with 2 football pitches and 1 cricket pitch. |
| The Oval | 1.66 | Open space. |
| Walden Recreation Ground | 4.60 | Open space with 1 football pitch. |
| Waring Park | 13.06 | Open space with 4 tennis courts, 2 cricket pitches, 1 putting green, 2 netball pitches and 1 concrete practice pitch, children's playground and 2 hockey pitches. |
| Willersley Park | 5.59 | Open space with 4 tennis courts and children's playground. |
| 480.42 |
The provision of open spaces, where the populace, both young
and old, may take recreation, is a necessity, both from the point
of view of health and mental well-being.
Throughout the district the Council has provided facilities
both for those who desire the peace of beautifully laid out parks,
and those who wish to take part in games and sports. In the
latter connection the appointment of Games Wardens at
Marlborough Park and Mottingham Sports Ground have been
much appreciated by the children.
During the year work has proceeded in connection with the
layout of Hoblingwell Wood, St. Paul's Cray, where provision has
been made for organised cricket and football.