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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.
The Park has many Features new and old...
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.
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.
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.
Sensory Garden
This is designed for people with visual impairments. The ornamental shrubs and herbs were chosen for their distinct aromas and touches.
Garden of Remembrance
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.
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.
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.
The award-winning Orchard was created by volunteers in 2009 on the site of a disused bowling green. It is managed by a group of volunteers. It is open on Sunday afternoons from 2.00 to 4.30pm
Model Boating Pond
The Model Boating Pond was dug in 1903, shortly after the opening of the Park. It is used by the Broomfield Model Boat Club.
Bowling Green
No longer used as a bowling green since the closure of Southgate Bowling Club. It is used for special events, including live music and open-air film screenings.
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 a recent addition to the Park and was built in 2012. It is not suitable for young Children.
Children's Adventure Playground
It is one of the largest playgrounds in the Borough.
A project group is being set up to work with Enfield Council to improve the playground.
Wildlife Pond
The Wildlife Pond was created by volunteers in 2016 and has become a valuable wildlife habitat, with many species including dragonflies, damselflies and newts. The pond is next to the Community Growing Space.
Multiple-Use Games Area
Basketball, five-a-side football, cricket practice.
Non-bookable.
Adventure Golf
For information see the Broomfield Adventure Golf website.
www.broomfieldminigolf.com
