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The Canons
A amenity green space in Merton • Madeira Road, CR4 4HD
Discover the walled garden
Enjoy the magnificent collection of mature trees
Immerse yourself in the history
Walk round the ancient pond
Jog round the historic track
Visit the themed playground
Volunteer with Friends of the CanonsFeatures
- Two listed mansion houses
- 16th century dovecote
- Historic brick walls
- 1920s track
- 19th century obelisk
- Walled garden
Historic features
Flowerbed
Ornamental garden
Pond/lake
Treescape
Woodland
Facilities
Always open
Dogs allowed in all greenspaces
All weather playing pitch
Athletics track
Bowling green
Baby change facilities
Benches with backrests and sidearms
Operational toilet
Car parking
Disabled parking
Information board
Litter bins
Playground for younger kids
Open air performance area
Community growers' project
The historic grounds of Mitcham's two great Manor Houses, The Canons and Park Place, including remnants of earlier settlement with an historic pond, obelisk, and 16th century dovecote. The Canons offers a rich sporting history combined with woodland, mature trees, lawns, a walled garden and a new playground. A beneficiary of multi-million pound investment from the National Lottery's Parks for People programme in 2020/21
The Canons
formed 2003Who you will find in The Canons
Mitcham Cricket Green Community & Heritage
Friends
Friends of the Canons
Practical conservation
Caring
The organisation with legal responsibility for The Canons is Merton Council. Their website for the park is
The Canons is managed and maintained by Merton Council.
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Formed 2003
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