Norwood Lake mentioned in the Evening Standard!

News at Homecastle | 14/11/2019


A top local tip mentioned in the Evening Standard newspaper on the 13th of November was the South Norwood Lake and grounds which were described as "very scenic for an evening walk or jog". 

The main entrance is in Woodvale Avenue while other entrances are located in Auckland Road and Sylvan Road. 

The area measures up to 28​12 acres (11.53 hectares)

As well as the lake, there is a bowling green, tennis and basketball courts, football pitches, a cricket pitch, a playground, refreshment kiosk and a trim trail. The park has active park rangers and has a park ranger's office with adjoining public toilets.

The lake was originally created as a reservoir for the Croydon Canal, which, from 1809 to 1836, ran between Croydon and the Grand Surrey Canal at New Cross. As of May 2019, it is used by local anglers, who fish for carp, bream and perch among others, and Croydon Sailing Club. The lake is also home to a variety of aquatic birds including a number of great crested grebes as well as regularly sighted herons and ring-necked parakeets that can be seen nesting on the island.