Springfield Park (London)

The Recreation Ground is also managed by the local authority and together they comprise a continuous public open space.

Situated on the other side of the river/navigation to the park is Springfield Marina, a large basin for narrow boats.

[5] Roman sarcophagi were found during building and landscaping work in the nineteenth century at the park along with pottery and other burials.

A road called Spring Lane ran through the estate but this was re-routed along the Lee and now forms part of the tow-path walk.

The area now occupied by the park formerly included a feature known as 'Giles Dock' which may have been associated with nearby tile yards.

[8] The small community orchard contains varieties of local apple trees, including examples rescued from Hackney gardens.