Grovelands Park

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Grovelands Park, Middlesex

Grovelands Park is a public park in Southgate and Winchmore Hill in Middlesex, that originated as a private estate. The park is Grade II* listed on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of special historic interest.

In 2013 Enfield Council revealed several concepts to improve the park, including refurbishing existing sports facilities, opening up disused land owned by Thames Water, and the provision of a new primary school.

Flora and fauna

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Mandarin duck and ducklings on the boating lake

The terrapins in the lake were believed to be the descendants of discarded pets that were able to survive and breed. Feral terrapins are a recurring problem in many London waterways.

Location

• Location map: 51°37’58"N, 0°6’55"W

Outside links

• The Friends of Grovelands Park