Local Wildlife Site

Wildlife

Following improvements achieved through an international restoration project, the lake in the park now has high wildlife value, being rich in water plants and insects. Stoneworts dominate the submerged plant life, and white water-lily also occurs. There is good range of planted species at the water's edge and a small wildflower area at the edge of the lake.There is a good dragonfly and damselfly community here.There is another area of wildlife interest adjoining the River Wandle, along the eastern boundary. This area has been planted with native trees and shrubs including field maple, alder, hazel and dog rose. It provides cover for nesting and foraging birds, and in particular hosts a population of the declining house sparrow.

Facilities

Car parking; playground; trim trail; cycle route; toilets. The Wandle Trail passes through the park. Wandle Recreation Centre and Cannon Health Club are also on the site.