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Danson Park

Danson Park is designated Grade II on the English Heritage register of parks and gardens of special historical interest.

The Charter Oak is over 200 years old and is a large oak tree in the centre of Mid Park which has been recognised as one of the "Great Trees of London". The tree was part of the Danson House estate and now provides a central feature to the park scene. It was under this tree on 30 September 1937 that Lord Cornwallis presented the Charter which elevated Bexley from an Urban District Council to a Municipal Borough. This oak tree is now featured on the Borough Coat of Arms. The tree has been enclosed to protect its delicate root system and increase the amount of valuable moisture.

Facilities
gardens including the Old English Garden, Rock Garden and Peace Garden
lake for fishing, boating, sailing
playground including wet play splash area
Danson House
refreshments available at the Boathouse Kiosk which is operated by GB Catering, the Children's Playground Kiosk which is operated by Outdoor Recreation, Danson House tea room, and ice cream vans are situated by the lake and children's playground
The Boathouse by the Lake is a popular restaurant and venue for functions, wedding receptions, and events. The Stables restaurant is situated in the centre of the park and is operated by Stonegate
Danson Park Bowls Consortium
Trim Trail and fitness classes
hard surface tennis courts
football pitch with changing facilities
picnic area
Address and travel
Danson Road, Welling DA6 9HL
nearest railway station is Welling Station
bus routes 96, 89, 422, and B1
by car from the A2 via A221 or A207
Limited car parking is available on site. A charge is payable at weekends and bank holidays from April to September.

Friends group
Friends of Danson Park is an active group with a strong nature conservation side to their work. For further information email ken@abwildlife.org.uk.

Friends of the Shuttle is a very active group of local volunteers which has been carrying out regular litter picks and conservation work in and along the River Shuttle and in Danson Park Lake since May 2013. Earlier this year the group also took on the task of maintaining the flower beds in the Old English Garden in Danson Park. The group provides all tools and equipment and also light refreshments at the end of each event. Anyone interested in volunteering on the river or in the Old English Garden.