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About this place
Lodge Farm Park is a public park in Gidea Park, in the London Borough of Havering, on the eastern edge of Greater London. It covers roughly five hectares (4.95 ha according to the GiGL open-space record) and works as a quiet neighbourhood green space used mostly by local residents.
Where is Lodge Farm Park?
The park is part of a chain of parks running north from the railway line between Romford and Gidea Park. Its southern entrance is on Carlton Road and the northern one on Main Road, opposite the neighbouring Raphael Park. That makes it easy to plan a single walk through both parks, entering at one end and leaving at the other.
How do I get there?
The nearest railway stations are Gidea Park and Romford, both served by trains from central London. From either station it is a short walk through residential streets. The park is open daily until dusk.
How did the park come about?
The land was once part of the Lodge Farm estate. Romford Urban District Council bought it in 1927, but it was only laid out as a public park in 1962-63. Housing now stands on the site of the old farmhouse, and the park's name is the main reminder of the farm.
What can you do here?
According to the London Gardens Trust, the park has:
- a children's playground,
- tennis courts,
- a bowling green,
- a car park,
- cycle paths and seating.
Romford Bowls Club is based in the park, so in summer you may catch a match of that classic British game. Overall it suits a short stroll, a rest on a bench or an outing with children to the playground.
Who looks after it?
Havering council maintains the park, helped by The Friends of Raphael & Lodge Farm Parks, a volunteer group formed in 2004. It looks after Lodge Farm Park together with neighbouring Raphael Park, which shows how the two spaces form one whole.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an entrance fee for Lodge Farm Park? No. It is a public park and you can walk in without a ticket.
What time does it close? It is open daily until dusk.
Is there a playground? Yes. The park has a playground, as well as tennis courts and a bowling green.
Can I park a car there? Yes, there is a car park on site.
Is there another park nearby? Yes. Raphael Park lies just across Main Road, and the two form a continuous green corridor.
How do I get there without a car? The easiest way is by train to Gidea Park or Romford station, then on foot.
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