The London Borough of Bromley in London, England has over one hundred parks and open spaces within its boundaries: some large, like Crystal Palace Park, and some small, such as recreation grounds. Some of the open spaces form part of the South East London Green Chain. As a borough in Outer London it also contains some open countryside in the form of country parks. The London Borough of Bromley is a London Borough of outer southeast London, England. ... London is the capital city of England and of the United Kingdom, and is the most populous city in the European Union. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification    - by Athelstan 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi   - Water (%) Population... Crystal Palace has a number of meanings: The Crystal Palace was a Victorian iron and glass building, originally in Hyde Park, London for the Great Exhibition, and subsequently rebuilt in south London. ... The South East London Green Chain is a linked system of open spaces between the River Thames and Crystal Palace Park in London, England. ... Outer London is the name for the group of London Boroughs that do not form part of Inner London, but form a ring around it. ... A country park is an area designated for people to visit and enjoy recreation in a countryside environment. ...

The main open spaces under control of the borough are:

• Betts Park, Anerley: 12.5ha, recreation ground with horticultural features
• Crystal Palace Park
• Goddington Park, Orpington: 64 ha including sports and wooded areas
• Harvington Sports Ground, Beckenham: 47.25ha of woodlands and open space
• High Elms Country Park [1] Local Nature Reserve: 250 acres (625ha) of countryside; includes High Elms Golf Course
• Hoblingwell Wood, St Paul's Cray: 87ha
• Kelsey Park, Beckenham: 32.25ha: ornamental pleasure ground
• Priory Gardens, Orpington: 14ha, ornamental park
• Riverside Gardens, Orpington: 21ha, local open space
• Scadbury Park, Chislehurst: 300 acres (750ha) of countryside (pasture and woodland)

In addition there are many other open spaces privately controlled; among them are: Anerley is a suburb of London in the London Borough of Bromley, England. ... Crystal Palace has a number of meanings: The Crystal Palace was a Victorian iron and glass building, originally in Hyde Park, London for the Great Exhibition, and subsequently rebuilt in south London. ... Goddington is a place in the London Borough of Bromley. ... Orpington is a place in the London Borough of Bromley. ... Beckenham is a town in the London Borough of Bromley. ... A nature reserve (natural reserve, nature preserve, natural preserve) is an area of importance for wildlife, flora, fauna or features of geological or other special interest, which is reserved and managed for conservation and to provide special opportunities for study or research. ... This article is about the sport of golf. ... St Pauls Cray lies on the River Cray and is part of the London Borough of Bromley. ... Chislehurst is a place in the London Borough of Bromley. ...

• North of the borough: Cator Park and a large number of sports grounds in New Beckenham; Sundridge Park including its golf course; Camden Park, Scadbury Park and Elstead Wood near Chislehurst;
• East of the borough: Ruxley Wood, Paul's Cray Hill Park, Hockenden Wood and Bourne Wood, all in the Green Belt area;
• South of the borough: Hayes Common stretches southwards to Keston Common; and Spring Park in Keston;
• West of the borough: a large open space around Bethlem Royal Hospital, including farmland and Crouch Oak Wood.

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External links

• Bromley London Borough Counciil - Details of all open spaces