Parks and playgrounds directory

Location

Norbury, main entrance off Highbury Avenue, also bounded by County Road, Westminster Avenue and Green Lane.

Area

10 acres 4.05 hectares.

Facilities

• Open grass land 
• Senior football pitch 
• Community centre
• Multi-use games area

For use of the football pitch please call 020 8726 6900.

History

Green Lane Sports Ground was purchased from Gaumont British the Film Company, who had previously used it as a sports ground.   The area was purchased by the Corporation for the benefit, improvement and development of the Borough in September 1948.   The site consists of a grass recreation area and multi use games area and incorporates the Highbury Avenue Community Centre.