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Broomfield Park is one of the highlights of Palmers Green & Southgate. 

Among its notable features are three lakes which form a Baroque water feature, a model boat pond, bandstand, a sensory garden, the Broomfield Conservatory, the newly established Broomfield Community Orchard and various sporting facilities - not to mention a magnificent view across to Alexandra Palace and the City of London and Westminster.

Much of the Park's attractiveness exists thanks to the efforts of the Friends of Broomfield Park, a group of volunteers who work in conjunction with Enfield Council to maintain and improve the Park.

Reporting problems in the Park

The Park has many Features new and old... 

Coronation Gates

The gates were installed in 1953 to commemorate the Coronation and the 50th Anniversary of the purchase of the Park by the council. Four medallions bear the arms of the former Southgate Borough and the motto "Ex Glande Quercus" ("From the Acorn, the Oak").

Sports Field

This sunken area was dug out as a gravel pit in the 18th and 19th centuries to enable the upgrade of Green Lanes from a grass track into a road usable by wagons and carriages. By 1905 it had been levelled and grassed. During World War II it was ploughed up and used to grow potatoes.

Historic Walls

These listed walls, enclosing the 6 acre ornamental garden, date back in parts to the time of Henry VII and elsewhere to the 17th and 18th century.

Brick archway over the main entrance

This dates probably from the late 16th century and was expanded in the early 18th century. The eleven strong iron hooks just below the canopy were probably used to hang venison from the (royal?) hunts.

Built in 1934, the Conservatory was recently restored and replanted. It is now looked after by a group of volunteers and is open on Sunday and Wednesday afternoons.

Remembrance Garden

Opened by Earl Jellicoe in 1929, it centres on a memorial cairn, originally constructed of 280 stones but later extended. The garden includes a pond, ornamental pergola and seats made from timber from HMS Dido. Information about the remembrance garden is included in the Imperial War Museum War Memorials Archive.

Baroque Water Garden

The three lakes in front of the House date from the 16th Century or earlier and were originally fish ponds. In the early 18th century they probably became the centre of a Baroque water garden. Between 1903 and 1933 the lower lake was used for swimming and bathing.

Bandstand

The bandstand was built in 1927 and in the past was used by local brass bands. It is still in use today and is the venue for the annual Broomfield Blues Summer concerts.

The Long Border

This herbaceous border runs inside the west wall of the ornamental garden and contains perennial flowering plants and rose beds. At nearly 200 metres, it is one of the longest in London.

Wetlands

Developed in 2019 as part of a wider flood alleviation scheme the wetlands have become a thriving oasis for wildlife and reed beds that help to clean and filter rainwater from local roads.

Dipali Memorial Garden

The garden and adjoining multi-use games area were constructed partly using funds collected from the local community and commemorate the five members of the Miah family who died in a fire in their flat above the Dipali restaurant in Alderman's Hill in 1997.

A completely new orchard set up in 2009 on the site of a disused bowling green and managed by a group of volunteers.

Model Boating Pond

The model boating pond was dug in 1903, shortly after the opening of the Park. After three years of being empty, it is now being repaired. Read updates under our 'news' area of the website.

 "Broomfield Bowl"

No longer used as a bowling green since the closure of Southgate Bowling Club, the space has been repurposed  for outdoor arts and cultural events.

Tennis/Netball Courts

Nine courts. Booked through the Enfield Parks Business Unit. There is no charge for use of the courts, but bear in mind that they may be being used by the North London Netball League, which pays rent and takes priority. In case of doubt, you are advised to phone 020 8379 1000.

Green Outdoor Gym

The Green Gym is the latest addition to the Park, built in 2012. Not suitable for Children.

Children's Adventure Playground

One of the largest in the Borough with a mixed set of play equipment.

Wildlife Pond

Celebrating this year's Enfield in Bloom competition. Nominated Silver for the Broomfield Park Wildlife Pond in the Best Environmental and Wildlife Garden category.

Netball and Tennis courts

North London Netball league weekends Sept - April, tennis courts bookable during the week and at weekends in the summer.


Adventure Golf

For information see the Broomfield Adventure Golf website. www.broomfieldminigolf.com

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