Morden Park Woodland Capital Woodlands Project The Capital Woodlands Project has sought to enhance the Morden Park visitor’s appreciation of the park and improve access to the natural environment. The map overleaf shows the habitats, key features, network of pathways and the location of welcome boards and interpretation panels developed under the project to provide further information. Woodland

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Morden Park in the London Borough of Merton has been a public area since 1945 but was first formed as part of a Merton private Estate in 1770 surrounding Morden Park House. College The more natural areas of the park, which lie either side of the Pyl Brook and extend up the slopes to the north, have Morden Park been declared a Local Nature Reserve since 2000.

Low The reserve boasts many old English Oaks (Quercus robur), er M or pictured above, which probably date from before the establishment den Lan A24 London Road / of the park some two hundred years ago and which provide e Epsom Road excellent wildlife habitat. There are several small copses within the parkland areas and a belt of woodland running around the perimeter, which provides a wonderful shady walk on a hot summer’s day. Transport Facilities Mature tree species you may see in the woodland include Horse Trains: Morden South Cricket Pitch Chestnut, Lime, Grey Poplar, Turkey Oak and Ash. Tube: Morden (Northern Line) Pitch and Putt course Buses: 154, 93, 80, 293, 163 Playground To ensure that the woodland continues to provide a vital community Paddling Pool resource well into the future, the habitat has been extended under Opening hours Trim Trail the Capital Woodlands Project. The new trees, planted by local Monday – Friday; 0800 to dusk schools and volunteers, include Silver Birch, Hazel, Hawthorn, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays 0900 to dusk Holly, Blackthorn, English Oak, Rowan, Yew and Lime, all species Morden Park welcomes visitors to the native to the British Isles. Capital Woodlands is a London Biodiversity Partnership natural beauty of the Local Nature project managed by Trees for Cities. Reserve. A network of pathways and interpretation panels will help you explore the woodland and other natural habitats. Morden Park Woodland Capital Woodlands Project Map The Capital Woodlands Project has sought to enhance the Morden Park Key visitor’s appreciation of the park and improve access to the natural environment. The map overleaf shows the habitats, key features, network of pathways and the location of Leisure Centre Cricket Pavilion welcome boards and interpretation panels developed under the project to provide further information. Woodland WC Disabled access The Mound � toilets How to find Morden Park N Public Parking Pitch and Putt

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