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Orpington 1961

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]

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Open-Air Recreational Amenities.
Approximately 292.28 acres of land have been secured for public
recreational purposes within the Urban District, as under:—

Parks and Recreation Grounds.

Ward.Acreage.
Biggin HillBiggin Hill10.7
Biggin Hill ValleyBiggin Hill0.54
ChelsfieldChelsfield0.50
Cudham VillageCudham10.39
Cudham LaneGreen-Street-Green6.5
DowneDowne3.0
FarnboroughFarnborough10.0
Farnborough (Opp. New Inn P.H.)Farnborough0.134
GlentrammonGreen-Street-Green13.5
GoddingtonGoddington South63.95
GrassmeadeGoddington North9.6
KnockholtKnockholt0.75
Leamington AvenueCrofton South4.0
Petts WoodCrofton North12.27
PoverestKnoll17.5
Prattsbottom PlaygroundGreen-Street-Green0.055
St. Mary CraySt. Mary Cray19.0
Tubbenden LaneCrofton South4.14
WillettPetts Wood6.1

Public Gardens.

Ward.Acreage.
Broxbourne GardensKnoll0.82
Riverside GardensSt. Mary Cray10.3
The Priory GardensGoddington North14.03
Open Spaces. Okemore GardensSt. Mary Cray3.75
Wotton GreenSt. Mary Cray2.25
Common Land. Biggin Hill GreenBiggin Hill1.47
Broomhill CommonKnoll1.89
Darrick CommonCrofton South1.88
Farnborough CommonFarnborough16.72
Green-Street-GreenGreen-Street-Green15.6
PrattsbottomGreen-Street-Green0.52
Leaves Green CommonLeaves Green19.55
Tugmutton GreenFarnborough4.39
Old HillGreen-Street-Green1.8
Gumping CommonCrofton South4.25
Sparrow CommonPetts Wood0.50

In addition, there are 213 acres of woodland at High Elms Estate,
situated between Farnborough, Green-Street-Green and Downe.
The value of Orpington's open spaces cannot be over estimated,
for they provide rest and relaxation for the older members of the
population and facilities for recreational activities for the younger
generation, thus making a notable contribution to the general wellbeing
of the community.