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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 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chislehurst]

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Location.Acreage.Description.
Riverside Open Spaces:—
(1) North Cray Place Farm29.60Open space.
(2) Footscray Meadows49.32Open space. Part used for agricultural purposes. Children's playground.
Stable Meadow Sports Ground17.45Open space with 2 football pitches and 1 cricket pitch.
St. Paul's Cray Recreation Ground6.20Open space with children's playground.
Sidcup Place25.31Open space with 1 football pitch, 1 cricket pitch, 1 putting green, 4 tennis courts, walled garden, children's playground, cafe and aviary.
The Oval1.66Open space.
Walden Recreation Ground4.60Open space with 1 football pitch.
Waring Park13.06Open 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. Aviary.
Willersley Park5.59Open space with 4 tennis courts and children's playground.
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Many of the inhabitants of the Urban District travel daily to
the central area of the Metropolis, and spend much of their time in
what may well be the most densely built up area in the world.
It is therefore of particular importance that facilities should be
available for them to obtain outdoor recreation in the summer evenings
or on long weekends, which are now available to so many.
In this connection, the district is most fortunate. Although
urban in character, a significant part lies within the Metropolitan
Green Belt, and comprises country lanes, open fields and orchards.
Again, the Commons of Chislehurst and St. Paul's Cray bring
woodland to the doorsteps of many houses.
For those who wish to spend their leisure in more active
pursuits, the Council alone provides in its parks and open spaces,
no fewer than 26 football pitches, 3 hockey grounds, 18 cricket
pitches, 18 tennis courts and 3 netball pitches.