Addington Vale is a 48 acres (19 ha) park situated inNew Addington in theLondon Borough of Croydon. The park extends from King Henrys Drive in the north to Arnhem Drive in the south. It is bordered by Queen Elizabeths Drive to the west and Godric Crescent and Hares Bank to the east. The nearestTramlink station isNew Addington.
The land which subsequently formed Addington Vale was purchased through use of the 1936 Housing Act and in 1957 was declaredGreen Belt. It was appropriated as an open public space in 1963. Between then and 1970, the area was levelled by the use oflandfill andtopsoil added. The area was then planted and footpaths constructed, together with children's playgrounds and sports pitches.[1]
