Highams Park
| Highams Park | |
| Essex | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | TQ375915 |
| Location: | 51°36’21"N, 0°-0’54"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 11,355 |
| Post town: | London, Woodford Green |
| Postcode: | E4, IG8 |
| Dialling code: | 020 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Waltham Forest |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Chingford and Woodford Green |
Highams Park is a suburban village in Essex, near Epping Forest. It was historically part of Walthamstow parish. It is today primarily a residential area, with mainly Victorian and 1930s terraced houses.
Hale End
The entire Highams Park area was once known as Hale End, as evidenced by the names of Hale End Library and the Halex factory.
Sports and recreation
There are two main sports grounds in Highams Park, Jubilee Sports Ground (formerly Truman's Sports Ground) and Rolls Park.
Highams Park Lake is used for kayaking by Scouts.
"The Highams Park" and Highams Park Lake
The park is officially known as "Highams Park" but is often locally referred to as "Highams Park Field", "The Field", "The Park", or "The Lake". Most of the park is on a hill with a gradual rise to the north end. Dog walkers, runners, and families frequently visit it. The park has a café and a playground.