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Orpington 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]
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OPEN AIR RECREATIONAL AMENITIES.
Approximately 273.5 acres of land have been secured for public recreational purposes within the Urban District, as under:—
Parks and Recreation Grounds.
| Ward. | Acreage. | |
|---|---|---|
| Biggin Hill | Biggin Hill | 10.7 |
| Chelsfield | Chelsfield | 2.10 |
| Cudham Village | Cudham | 10.39 |
| Cudham Lane | Green-Street-Green | 6.5 |
| Downe | Downe | 0.5 |
| Farnborough | Farnborough | 10.0 |
| Glentrammon | Green-Street-Green | 13.5 |
| Goddington | Goddington South | 63.95 |
| Grassmeade | Goddington North | 9.6 |
| Knockholt | Knockholt | 0.75 |
| Petts Wood | Crofton North | 12.27 |
| Poverest | Knoll | 17.5 |
| Prattsbottom Playground | Green-Street-Green | 0.055 |
| St. Mary Cray | St. Mary Cray | 19.0 |
| Willett | Petts Wood | 6.1 |
| Farnborough (Opp. New Inn P.H.) | Farnborough | 0.134 |
| Public Gardens. | ||
| Broxbourne Gardens | Knoll | 0.82 |
| Riverside Gardens | St. Mary Cray | 5.8 |
| The Priory Gardens | Goddington North | 14.03 |
| Open Spaces. | ||
| Okemore Gardens | St. Mary Cray | 3.75 |
| Wotton Green | St. Mary Cray | 2.25 |
| Common Land. | ||
| Biggin Hill Green | Biggin Hill | 1.47 |
| Broomhill Common | Knoll | 1.89 |
| Darrick Common | Crofton South | 1.88 |
| Farnborough Common | Farnborough | 16.72 |
| Green-Street-Green | Green-Street-Green | 15.6 |
| Prattsbottom | Green-Street-Green | 0.52 |
| Leaves Green Common | Leaves Green | 19.55 |
| Tugmutton Green | Farnborough | 4.39 |
| Old Hill | Green-Street-Green | 1.8 |
The contribution which the open spaces can make towards the
health of the place is, of course, incalculable, and by its provision of
a large number of open-air recreational facilities, the Council has made
arrangements for both young and old alike. The younger generation
are given the opportunity to enjoy their sports and pastimes, and for
those who enjoy less active pursuits, every chance is given to take full
advantage of the restfulness of a summer evening or week-end. Such
amenities for both recreation and relaxation can only have beneficial
effects on the population in general.