TheLondon Borough of Enfield is the northernmost of the OuterLondon boroughs. The borough lies within theMetropolitan Green Belt, and several of its 123 or moreparks and open spaces[1] are part of it. The ancientEnfield Chase, remnants of which still exist, occupied much of the area. In addition to many playgrounds and sports facilities (including a number of golf courses), the main areas of public open space are:
Apart from those open spaces, there are the two largereservoirs. TheKing George V and theWilliam Girling, collectively known as theChingford Reservoirs, are situated alongside theRiver Lea in the east of the borough.
Covert Way is Enfield's onlyLocal Nature Reserve.