Site details:
| Avondale Park |
Kensington & Chelsea |
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Avondale Park was laid out in in the 1890s by Kensington Borough Council on the former site of the main refuse dump and cesspool. The park opened to the public in 1892 and among the original facilities were a playground, shelter, entrance lodge and bandstand, the latter demolished in 1966. A grey granite drinking fountain was presented by the Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association. In recent years a nature area has been created and there are ornamental bedding displays in some areas including around the Lodge. |
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| Previous / Other name: |
Walmer Road Recreation Ground |
| Site location: |
Walmer Road |
| Postcode: |
W11 |
| Type of site: |
Public Park |
| Date(s): |
1892 |
| Designer(s): |
William Weaver, Borough Surveyor |
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| Borough: |
Kensington & Chelsea |
| Site ownership: |
RB Kensington & Chelsea |
| Site management: |
Leisure Services, Parks & Open Spaces |
| Open to public? |
Yes |
| Opening times: |
7.30am - dusk |
| Special conditions: |
Fees for sports pitch usage |
| Facilities: |
children’s play areas, small wildlife area, modern floodlit all-weather sports pitch, toilets, dog facilities, baby changing facilities |
| Events: |
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| Public transport: |
Tube: Latimer Road (Metropolitan) |
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The information shown above was correct at the time of the last update 01/06/2010
Please check with the site owner or manager for latest news. www.rbkc.gov.uk
