This attractive park has a number of trees, shrubberies, a small pond and a meadow. It provides valuable access to nature in an area lacking accessible wildlife sites.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Haling Grove Park
Borough: Croydon
Grade: Local
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 3.75 ha
Description
Wildlife
The pond supports both the common blue damselfly and Emperor dragonfly. The grass in the lower parts of the park has been allowed to grow tall and there are a good variety of common wildflowers, such as common knapweed, clovers, creeping thistle, yarrow and cow parsley. Butterflies include gatekeeper and holly blue.Facilities
Toilets; children's play area
Azure damselfly © Nigel Reeve
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