Brookmill Park has a wide range of features to enjoy, including an ornamental garden, lake, children's play area and nature reserve. The reserve is separated from the main body of the park by the River Ravensbourne, a large section of which was recently 'broken out' of its historical concrete channel, during construction of the Docklands Light Railway, and given a 'natural' courseway offering a more natural habitat for wildlife.
The park was further enhanced by the building of ranger accommodation, a new public footpath and cycle way, and the provision of public toilets. A much-improved lake was created and the park was officially re-opened to the public on 28th July 1998.
The footpath and cycle way form a part of the 'Waterlink Way', a public foot and cycle path that runs south from the Thames at creekside to the sout coast at Eastbourne, following the National Cycle Route 21. The park is a 'key' park and is patrolled by on-site park keepers.
The park was awarded the prestigious Green Flag award in 2005/6 designed to recognise and reward standards of excellence in parks and green spaces.
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