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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
Orpington 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]
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Open Air Recreational Amenities.
Approximately 283.6 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 | 0.50 |
| Cudham Village | Cudham | 10.39 |
| Cudham Lane | Green-Street-Green | 6.5 |
| Downe | Downe | 3.0 |
| Famborough | Famborough | 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 |
| Famborough (Opp. New Inn P.H.) | Famborough | 0.134 |
| Public Gardens. | ||
| Broxbourne Gardens | Knoll | 0.82 |
| Riverside Gardens | St. Mary Cray | 10.3 |
| 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 |
| Famborough Common | Famborough | 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 | Famborough | 4.39 |
| Old Hill | Green-Street-Green | 1.8 |
| Gumping Common | Crofton South | 4.25 |
| Sparrow Common | Petts Wood | 0.50 |
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.